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AP Literature Vocabulary Set 4 Flashcards

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7145161476pious(adj.) marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship; marked by conspicuous religiosity0
7145163306heresy(n.) adherence to a religious opinion contrary to orthodox beliefs; dissent or deviation from a dominant theory, opinion, or practice1
7145166967pagan(n.) a follower of polytheistic religion; heathen; one who has little or no religion and who delights in sensual pleasures and material goods2
7145170181animistic(adj.) believing that natural objects, natural phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls3
7145174774opulence(n.) wealth, affluence; abundance, profusion4
7145175574ostentatious(adj.) attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness; showy5
7145177280transgression(n.) infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty6
7145179058invocation(n.) a petition for help or support, often a prayer7
7145181540dirge(n.) a song or hymn of grief and lamentation; a song intended to accompany funeral or memorial rites8
7145183969lament(v.) to mourn aloud; to express sorrow, mourning, or regret9

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