AP Literature & Composition #1 Flashcards
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| 5840711188 | polytheism | the belief in many gods | 0 | |
| 5840713035 | circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea; an indirect way of expressing something | 1 | |
| 5840713036 | misogyny | a hatred of women | 2 | |
| 5840713037 | aberration | the fact or an instance of deviating, especially from a moral standard or normal state | 3 | |
| 5840715382 | cajolery | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance | 4 | |
| 5840715383 | commensurate | equal in measure, size, degree or extent | 5 | |
| 5840715384 | heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion; holding unorthodox opinions or doctrines | 6 | |
| 5840717744 | ephemeral | lasting a very short time; anything short-lived | 7 | |
| 5840717745 | impeccable | free from fault or blame; not capable of sinning or liable to sin | 8 | |
| 5840719976 | lascivious | driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires | 9 |