AP English Literature - lesson 4 Flashcards
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| 7806164195 | autonomy | (n.) independence, self-government | 0 | |
| 7806173176 | circumspect | (adj.) careful to look at all possibilities before acting; cautious; aware of consequences | 1 | |
| 7806180995 | composure | (n.) calmness of mind or manner; self-possession | 2 | |
| 7806190995 | edifice | (n.) a large, elaborate structure; an imposing building | 3 | |
| 7806197719 | ensconce | (v.) to settle or place securely or snugly | 4 | |
| 7806207471 | environs | (n.) The area adjoining or surrounding a place | 5 | |
| 7806209871 | hapless | (adj.) unfortunate; having bad luck | 6 | |
| 7806218526 | heinous | (adj.) Shockingly evil or wicked | 7 | |
| 7806223598 | incognito | (adj. or adv.) With hidden identity; disguised | 8 | |
| 7806232569 | interim | (n.) the time between; (adj.) temporary, coming between two points in time | 9 | |
| 7806241335 | mausoleum | (n.) a large and impressive tomb | 10 | |
| 7806251823 | pillage | (v.) to rob of goods by open force, plunder | 11 | |
| 7806262165 | indoctrinate | (v.) to teach certain principles | 12 | |
| 7806274021 | reverie | (n.) a daydream; the condition of being lost in thought | 13 | |
| 7806276883 | thrall | (n.) the loss of one's ability to act freely; a state over which one appears to have no control. | 14 |