AP Literature Vocabulary Set 13 Flashcards

7145751846	vilify	(v.) to utter slanderous and abusive statements against, defame; to lower in estimation or importance	0
7145753046	synesthesia	(n.) a subjective sensation or image of a sense other than the one being stimulated (seeing a sound as a color)	1
7145754936	lampoon	(n.) harsh satire usually directed against an individual	2
7145756536	arcane	(adj.) known only to a few people; secret; mysterious; obscure	3
7145757898	aphorism	(n.) a concise statement of a principle; adage	4
7145760538	gregarious	(adj.) friendly, outgoing, sociable; indicating a liking for companionship; tending to associate with others of one's kind, social	5
7145763686	mordant	(adj.) biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style	6
7145766274	saccharine	(adj.) overly or sickeningly sweet	7
7145767715	perfunctory	(adj.) characterized by routine or superficial action; mechanical; lacking in interest or enthusiasm	8
7145768944	assiduous	(adj.) showing great care, attention, and effort; marked by careful attention and persistent application	9