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AP Literature Vocabulary Lesson One: 2016-2017 Flashcards

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2728946681brazenBold and without shame0
2728947333compunctionA strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt; regret, sorrow1
2728948087dinLoud sustained noise2
2728948562edictAn official order3
2728948810indiscretionA minor misdeed4
2728954509sepulcherA tomb, grave, or burial place5
2728954678tumult1.A disorderly commotion or disturbance: 2. A state of agitation of the mind or emotion6
2728955629maraudera raider, plunderer7
2728955895suppliant(adj.) Asking humbly and earnestly; (n.) One who makes a request humbly and earnestly, a petitioner, suitor8
2728956155admonishTo reprimand9
2728957040akimboWith hands on hips and elbows extending outward10
2728957266lassitudeA state of diminished energy11
2728957587licentiousDisplaying a lack of moral or legal restraints12
2728958218muse(v.) To think about in a dreamy way, ponder (n.) A source of inspiration; a guiding spirit13
2728959944pecuniaryConsisting of or relating to money14
2728960350plightA difficult or dangerous condition or situation15
2728961389presumptuousAssuming too much; arrogant16
2728962324subversive(adj.)Intended to undermine or overthrow; (n.) One who advocates or attempts to undermine a political system17
2728962608vacuousEmpty18
2728962906avocationA hobby19

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