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AP Literature Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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5105440148Quasi(adj.) Resembling in some manner but not actually; (adv.) Partly, somewhat, or to some degree0
5105486014Caterwaul(n.) A shrill, noisy howl or cry; (v.) To howl or have an argument that sounds like a cat in heat1
5105495078Liturgy(n.) A ritual of public worship, such as in a religious service2
5105502418Adjunct(n.) Something added to another but not essential to it; (adj.) Joined or connected to another thing, usually in a subordinate or auxiliary position3
5105505862Chimerical(adj.) Highly unrealistic or imaginary or improbable4
5105508003Vignette(n.) A brief description or literary sketch; A picture or illustration that fades away at the edges; A decorative design or illustration used on title or chapter pages in a book5
5105514091Hidebound(adj.) Stubbornly prejudiced, narrow-minded or inflexible, especially in opinions6
5105522207Effete7
5105527160Hierarchy(n.) A system in which things or people are ranked above one another8
5105532264Mirage(n.) An illusion that has no substance or reality, usually seen in the desert or at sea9
5105535127Noisome(adj.) Very offensive or disgusting, particularly to the sense of smell; Something harmful or injurious to one's health10
5105545468Fait Acompli(n.) A deed or fact that is already done and seemingly cannot be reversed11
5105554630Supine12
5105564921Ribald(adj.) Language or speech that is vulgar, mocking, coarse, abusive or irreverent13
5105567027Proselyte(n.) One who has been converted from one religious belief or opinion to another, a convert14
5105578634Bellwether(n.) One that serves as a leader or indicates future trends15
5105587586Oblivious(adj.) Forgetful; Lacking consciousness or awareness of16
5105595929Morass(n.) An area of low, wet ground or a troublesome situation in which one is trapped or entangled17
5105597403Poltroon(n.) A complete coward18
5105615990Raillery(n.) Good-natured teasing or ridicule,19

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