AP Literature Unit 5 Vocabulary Flashcards

5741279767	acuity n.	sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses)	0
5741282500	delineate v.	to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail	1
5741291316	depraved adj.	marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles	2
5741294052	enervate v.	to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of	3
5741301692	esoteric adj.	intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret	4
5741314683	fecund adj.	fruitful in offspring or vegetation	5
5741318320	fiat n.	an arbitrary order or decree	6
5741320525	figment n.	a fabrication of the mind	7
5741320526	garner v.	to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use	8
5741326588	hallow v.	to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere	9
5741341996	idiosyncrasy n.	a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify	10
5741344358	ignominy n.	shame and disgrace	11
5741344359	mundane adj.	concerned with what is ordinary	12
5741347549	nuance n.	a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality), delicate gradation or shade of difference	13
5741359884	overweening adj.	conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate	14
5741362592	penchant n.	a strong attraction or inclination	15
5741364591	reputed adj	according to reputation or general belief	16
5741366805	sophistry n.	reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound	17
5741370689	sumptuous adj.	costly, rich, magnificent	18
5741372597	ubiquitous adj.	present or existing everywhere	19