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AP Literature: Vocabulary #41-50 Flashcards

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11800489322affrontNoun: An action or remark that causes outrage or offense; an insult. / Verb: To offend the modesty or values of.0
11800492490blaséAdjective: Unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before.1
11800514187cajoleVerb: To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.2
11800516798cholericAdjective: Bad-tempered or irritable.3
11800516799encumberVerb: To restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. / To fill or block up (a place).4
11800519240fecklessAdjective: Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.5
11800519241impasseNoun: A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.6
11800519242indolentAdjective: Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.7
11800524422lugubriousAdjective: Looking or sounding sad and dismal.8
11800524423ribaldAdjective: Characterized by or using coarse, indecent humor. / Noun: A person coarse or lewd in appearance, speech, writing, or thought.9

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