AP Literature : Vocabulary Flashcards

7581398839	Existentialism	(n): a philosophy that emphasizes uniqueness and isolation of the individual in a hostile and different universe; regards existence as unexplainable- stresses free choice and responsibility for one's actions	0
7581412916	Pernicious	(adj): highly injurious or destructive. implies harm done through evil	1
7581418434	Salacious	(adj): Arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination, lascivious, lecherous, lustful	2
7581425208	Multifarious	(adj): having or occurring in great variety, diverse	3
7581429108	Malefactor	(n): one who commits an offense against the law; felon	4
7581434162	Leviathan	(n): a sea monster defeated by Yahweh in various scriptural accounts 2. a political state, esp. a totalitarian state having a vast bureaucracy 3. something large or formidable	5
7581451825	Tremulous	(adj): affected with timidity, exceedingly sensitive or easily shaken	6
7581456934	Vanquish	(v): to defeat in a contest, conflict, or competition	7
7581460732	Deprecation	(n): expression of disapproval, that which is deplorable	8
7581465452	Vindicate	(v): to clear of accusation, blame, or suspicion or doubt with supporting arguments or proof	9
7581472410	Garrulous	(adj): given to excessive and often trivial or rambling talk, tiresomely talkative	10
7581477558	Jalousie	(n): a blind or shutter having adjustable horizontal slats	11
7581481741	Impervious	(adj): 1. impossible to penetrate 2. impossible to affect	12
7581486227	Cabal	(n): 1. a conspiratorial group 2. a secret scheme	13
7581492869	Sibilant	(adj): of, characterized by, or producing a hissing sound like that of (s) or (sh)	14
7581505261	Litany	(n): 1. a liturgical prayer 2. a repetitive or incantatory recital	15
7581510420	Chalice	(n): 1. a cup or goblet 2. a cup for the Eucharistic wine	16
7581515655	Impinge	(v): 1. to collide or strike 2. to encroach upon or trespass	17
7581519609	salver	(n) a tray for serving food or drinks	18
7581523977	Cretonne	(n): heavy cotton fabric used for curtains and upholstery	19
7581528017	Harmonium	(n): a keyboard instrument having free metal reeds actuated by bellows	20
7581532531	Palpitation	(n): 1. a trembling or shaking 2. irregular rapid beating or pulsation of the heart	21
7581539156	Ecclesiastical	(adj): 1. of or relating to a church, esp. an organized institution 2. appropriate to a church	22
7581546628	Nationalism	(n): devotion to the interests or culture of a nation 2. the belief that nations will benefit by acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals 3. aspirations for national independence in a country under foreign domination	23
7581562082	Exploitation	(n): 1. the act of employing to the greatest possible advantage 2. utilization of another selfishly 3. an advertising or publicity program	24
7581571463	Arrogance	(n): the quality of overbearing pride	25
7581574229	Ineptitude	(n): 1. inappropriateness 2. a lack of judgement sense or reasons, foolishness; incompetence	26
7581584062	Revere	(v): to regard with awe, deference and devotion	27
7581589153	Mediocrity	(n): 1. a state of moderate to inferior quality 2. mediocre ability, achievement or performance	28
7581599061	Repudiate	(v): 1. to reject the validity or authority of 2. to reject strongly as unfounded, false, or unjust 3. to refuse to recognize or pay 4. to disown (as a child) to refuse to have any dealings with	29
7647328768	Emanate	(v): to come or send forth, as from a source	30
7647330049	Plait	(n): a braid esp. of hair (v): to braid, to pleat, to make by way of braiding	31
7647334406	Gargoyle	(n): 1. A roof spout in the form of a grotesque creature projecting from a gutter to carry rainwater clear of the wall 2. a grotesque or namental figure or projection 3. a person of bizarre or grotesque appearance	32
7647446586	Filial	(adj): 1. of or relating to, or befitting a son or daughter 2. having or assuming the relationship of a child or offspring to parent.	33
7647451676	Heathen	(n): 1. one (or a group) who adhere(s) to a religion that does not acknowledge the God of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. 2. One (or a group) who is regarded as irreligious, uncivilized, or unenlightened.	34
7647507278	Severance Pay	(n): a sum of money, usv. Based on length of employment for which an employee is eligible upon termination	35
7647531922	Undulate	(v): to cause, to move in waves or with a smooth wavelike motion	36
7647594912	sopped	(v): dipped, soaked, or drenched in liquid; saturated	37
7647598840	Beau	(n): the boyfriend of a girl or woman	38
7647646384	Esplanade	(n): a flat open stretch of pavement or grass esp. one designed as a promenade along a shore	39
7647670866	Capricious	(adj): characterized by or subject to whim	40
7647708447	Sultry	(adj): 1. very humid or hot 2. arousing passion or desire	41
7647711026	philanderer	(n): someone who carries on a sexual affair or many affairs esp. with a frivolous or casual attitude	42
7647715995	Mawkish	(adj): excessively and objectionably sentimental	43
7647720718	Rococo	(n): style of early 18th century art and architecture marked by elaborate ornamentation, an ornate style of speech or writing	44
7923986707	Upbraid	(v): to criticize severely, find fault with; to reproach severely; scold vehemently	45
7924000512	excoriate	(v): 1. to wear off the skin of 2. To censure scathingly	46
7924009921	Berate	(v): to scold or condemn vehemently and at length	47
7924024573	Jocular	(adj): 1. Given to jesting, habitually jolly 2. Playful, witty	48
7924027270	Imperious	(adj): 1. Commanding, dominant 2. Marked by arrogant assurance	49
7924030325	Vitriolic	(adj): 1. Something felt to resemble vitriol, esp. in caustic quality; esp. virulence of feeling or of speech	50
7924036045	Reticent	(adj): Inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech, reserved	51
7924041118	Aphorism	(n): 1. A concise statement of a principle 2. A terse formulation of a truth or a sentiment	52
7924044429	Anomalous	(adj): 1. inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual or normal, irregular 2. Marked by incongruity or contradiction	53
7924053836	Enigmatic	(adj): mysterious, puzzling	54
7924058286	Sanguine	(adj): blood-red, relating to blood, blood thirsty--- also confident, optimistic	55
7924062333	Mollifying	(adj): soothing, appeasing softening, reducing (temper) in intensity	56
7924065374	Repartee	(n): a quick and witty reply, a succession or interchange of quick Retorts, amusing sparring with words	57
7924069690	Equivocate	(v): to use language with intent to deceive, to avoid committing oneself with what one says	58
7924074562	Paunch	(n): the belly, especially a pot belly	59
8071874786	Temerity	(n): foolhardily disregard of danger	60
8071881845	Sordid	(adj): 1. filthy or dirty, foul 2. depressingly squalid; wretched 3. morally degraded 4. exceedingly mercenary; grasping	61
8071902474	Infernal	(adj): 1. of or relating to a lower world of the dead, or hell 2. fiendish, diabolical 3. abominable, awful	62
8071910301	Surly	(adj): sullenly ill-humored; gruff	63
8071917176	Sachet	(n): a small packet of perfumed powder used to scent clothes, as in trunks or closets	64
8071922173	Desecrate	(v): to violate the sacredness of, profane	65
8071925230	Shilly-Shallying	(v): procrastinating, dawdling, unable to make a decision	66
8071930923	Florid	(adj): Flushed with a rosy color; ruddy, healthy	67
8071935522	Jaunty	(adj): having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk	68
8071939723	Bulbous	(adj): resembling a bulb in shape; rounded or swollen	69
8071943817	Reparation	(n): the act of process of repairing or the condition of being repaired	70
8071948214	Malevolent	(adj): Having or exhibiting ill will, wishing to harm others; malicious	71
8071954024	Sonorous	(adj): Having or producing a full, deep, rich sound	72
8071956537	Augury	(n): 1. the art, ability, or practice of divination 2. a sign of something coming, an omen	73
8071962394	Furtive	(adj): 1. characterized by stealth, surreptitious 2. expressive of hidden motives, shifty	74
8637757291	Retinue	(n): the retainers accompanying a high ranking person	75
8637767268	Fado	(n): a sad Portuguese song	76
8637769947	Conscription	(n): 1. Compulsory enrollment, esp. in armed forces 2. A monetary payment exacted by government in wartime	77
8637777094	Languid	(adj): 1. Lacking energy or vitality, weak 2. showing little or no spirit or animation, listless 3. lacking vigor or force, slow	78
8637784473	Penury	(n): 1. extreme want or poverty, destitution 2. extreme dearth, barrenness or insufficiency	79
8637789298	Ephemeral	(adj): 1. lasting for a markedly brief time 2. Living or lasting only a day	80
8637793127	Prodigious	(adj): 1. impressively great in size, force, or extent; enormous 2. extraordinary, marvelous 3. obs. Portentous, ominous	81
8637806715	Rancor	(n): bitter long lasting resentment; deep seated ill will	82
8637809493	deride	(v): To speak of or treat with contemptuous mirth	83
8637812573	Apocryphal	(adj): Of questionable authorship or authenticity, erroneous, fictitious, of or relating to the Apocrypha- books excluded/rejected from the Bible	84
8637821472	Pugnacious	(adj): combative in nature, belligerent	85
8637824392	Mien	(n): 1. Bearing or manner, esp. as it reveals an inner state of mind 2. An appearance or aspect	86
8637831417	Sanctum	(n): 1. A sacred or holy place 2. a private place where one is free from intrusion	87
8637836439	Reproof	(n): the act, an instance, or an expression of reproving; a rebuke	88
8637841400	Dissolution	(n): 1. Decomposition into fragments or parts; disintegration 2. Indulgence in sensual pleasures; debauchery 3. Termination/extinction by disintegration	89
9332861071	Pullet	(n): a young domestic hen-- less than one year old	90
9332862375	Menial	(adj): Relating to work regarded as servile; of, appropriate for, or relating to a servant. (n): a servant, especially domestic; a person of a servile or low nature	91
9332865516	Transmutation	(n): 1. Transformation. 2. Supposed conversion of base metals into gold or silver in alchemy. 3. Transformation of one element into another by a series of nuclear reactions	92
9332878239	Supercilious	(adj): feeling or showing haughty disdain, proud, snooty	93
9332879345	Peremptory	(adj): 1. putting an end to all debate or action. 2. Not allowing contradiction. 3. a commanding style	94
9332881828	Caterwaul	(v): 1. to screech like a cat in heat. 2. to make a shrill discordant sound. 3. to have a noisy argument.	95
9332885198	Vacuous	(adj): 1. Devoid of matter, empty. 2. Lacking intelligence, stupid, devoid of substance or meaning, inane.	96
9332918694	Punctilious	(adj): Strictly attentive to minute details or form in action or conduct.	97
9332921098	Juxtaposition	(n): the act of playing side by side, especially for comparison or contrast	98
9332922863	Meretricious	(adj): attracting attention in a vulgar way, plausible but false and insincere	99
9332924374	Ineffable	(adj): 1. incapable of being expressed; indescribable or unutterable. 2. not to be uttered; taboo	100
9332927005	Turgid	(adj): 1. excessively ornate or complex in style or language; grandiloquent. 2. swollen or distended, as from a fluid; bloated	101
9332937871	Magnanimous	(adj): 1. Courageously noble in mind and heart. 2. Generous in forgiving, eschewing resentment or revenge; unselfish	102
9332939852	Truculent	(adj): 1. disposed to fight, pugnacious. 2. expressing bitter opposition; scathing. 3. disposed to, or exhibiting violence or destructiveness; fierce	103
9332943296	Redolent	(adj): 1. Fragrant, aromatic. 2. suggestive, reminiscent	104
9707542960	Boisterous	(adj): 1. rough and stormy, violent. 2. Noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline	105
9707546271	Doleful	(adj): filled with or expressing grief, mournful 2. causing grief	106
9707555039	Hyperbole	(n) a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect	107
9707558410	Coquetry	(n): Dalliance; flirtation	108
9707565836	Proffer	(v): to offer for acceptance; tender	109
9707567781	Fetid	(adj): Having an offensive odor	110
9707571657	Wanton	(adj): [can be used as a verb or a noun] 1. Immoral or unchaste; lewd 2. Gratuitously cruel, malicious, or unjust 3. Unrestrainedly excessive 4. Luxuriant; overabundant 5. Frolicsome, playful 6. Undisciplined, spoiled	111
9707585602	Dishevelment	(n): disorder and disarray as in hair and clothing	112
9707591848	Defilement	(n): making dirty, polluting, making unclean, desecrating, violating the chastity of	113
9707596386	Fracas	(n): a noisy disorderly fight or quarrel; a brawl	114
9707598793	Insensate	(adj): 1. Lacking sensation or awareness; inanimate; unconscious 2. lacking sensibility; unfeeling. 3. lacking sense or the power to reason; foolish; witless	115
9707607257	Homage	(n): special honor or respect shown publicly; ceremonial acknowledgement by a vassal of allegiance to a feudal lord	116
9707612975	Ostentatious	(adj): pretentious, boastfully showy	117
9707615399	Eulogy	(n): 1. a laudatory speech or writing for someone who has died 2. High praise or commendation	118
9707618434	Discomfiture	(n): 1. Frustration or disappointment 2. lack or ease; perplexity and embarrassment	119