AP Literature Flashcards
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6445235234 | Lassitude | A weariness, listlessness, a state of lethargy | 0 | |
6445235235 | Leitmotif | A dominant or recurring theme | 1 | |
6445235236 | Levee | An embankment designed to prevent a river from flooding | 2 | |
6445235237 | Libation | A pouring of a liquid for a ceremony; a drink | 3 | |
6445235238 | Libidinous | Lustful | 4 | |
6445235239 | Lope | To run at a steady, easy pace | 5 | |
6445235240 | Macerate | To soften by soaking, to cause to waste away | 6 | |
6445355325 | Machination | Scheming activity for an evil purpose | 7 | |
6445355326 | Malapropism | The humorous misuse of a word that sounds very much like the word intended | 8 | |
6445355327 | Malfeasance | An illegal act especially by a public official | 9 | |
6445355328 | Martinet | One who adheres strictly to all rules | 10 | |
6445355329 | Matriculate | To enroll, most particularly in college | 11 | |
6445355330 | Maudlin | Overly sentimental | 12 | |
6445355331 | Mellifluous | Sweetly flowing | 13 | |
6445355332 | Mendacious | Dishonest, deceitful | 14 |