AP Literature Part 3 Flashcards

8981789445	undulate	verb, move with a smooth wavelike motion.	0
8981789446	undulate example	Antonia's movements were wild and spontaneous, whereas Lena appeared to undulate across the dancefloor in a delicate, fluid waltz.	1
8981791402	acute	adjective, having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight	2
8981791403	acute example	Even though he was blind, Samson had such an acute sense of hearing that he could play any melody just by listening to it.	3
8981793443	vivid	adjective, producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind	4
8981795573	vivid example	Even after being away from home for so long, Antonia could still picture her hometown in the most vivid detail, down to the smallest creek and windiest road.	5
8981795574	venerate	verb, regard with respect; revere	6
8981797281	venerate example	Antonia venerated Jim in such high regard that she believed the only jobs suitable for him were a pastor or a doctor.	7
8981797282	exquisite	adjective, extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate	8
8981800298	exquisite example	As a child, Samson was so entranced by his mistress's exquisite piano playing, that he couldn't help but sway to the lovely melody.	9
8981801609	melancholy	noun/adj., having a feeling of pensive sadness	10
8981803938	melancholy example	Whenever Antonia thinks of her father she remembers how much she loved him, but, she is still melancholy whenever she recalls the tragedy of his death.	11