AP Literature Vocabulary Set 4 Flashcards

7145161476	pious	(adj.) marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship; marked by conspicuous religiosity	0
7145163306	heresy	(n.) adherence to a religious opinion contrary to orthodox beliefs; dissent or deviation from a dominant theory, opinion, or practice	1
7145166967	pagan	(n.) a follower of polytheistic religion; heathen; one who has little or no religion and who delights in sensual pleasures and material goods	2
7145170181	animistic	(adj.) believing that natural objects, natural phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls	3
7145174774	opulence	(n.) wealth, affluence; abundance, profusion	4
7145175574	ostentatious	(adj.) attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness; showy	5
7145177280	transgression	(n.) infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty	6
7145179058	invocation	(n.) a petition for help or support, often a prayer	7
7145181540	dirge	(n.) a song or hymn of grief and lamentation; a song intended to accompany funeral or memorial rites	8
7145183969	lament	(v.) to mourn aloud; to express sorrow, mourning, or regret	9