List 13: AP LITERATURE Flashcards

5676159339	complex sentence	contains an independent clause and one or more subordinate clause. Ex: Since the AP students were prepared, they did very well on their exams.	0
5676159340	ambivalent	: simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action : continual fluctuation (as between one thing and its opposite) : uncertainty as to which approach to follow	1
5676162221	analogous	: having a similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based:	2
5676162222	emissary	: one designated as the agent of another : representative : a secret agent	3
5676162223	felicity	: an instance of happiness : something that causes happiness : a pleasing manner or quality especially in art or language : an apt expression	4
5676167928	incendiary	: a person who commits arson : arsonist : a substance or weapon (as a bomb) used to start fires : a person who excites factions, quarrels, or sedition : agitator	5
5676172876	magnanimous	: showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit : showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind	6
5676172877	morose	: having a sullen and gloomy disposition : marked by or expressive of gloom	7
5676177256	repartee	: a quick and witty reply : a succession or interchange of clever retorts : amusing and usually light sparring with words : adroitness and cleverness in reply	8
5676182214	ubiquitous	: existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread	9
5676182215	venerable	: made sacred especially by religious or historical association : calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments : conveying an impression of aged goodness and benevolence : impressive by reason of age	10