AP List 2 Flashcards

4800331750	Allegory	A literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent abstractions	0
4800336246	Alliteration	It is a stylistic device in which a number of words, having the same first consonant sound, occur close together in a series.	1
4800338510	Parallelism	The grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity.	2
4800344914	Synecdoche	A figure of speech in which a part of something is used to represent the whole or, occasionally, the whole is used to represent a part.	3
4800547544	Abhorrent	Causing repugnance; detestable; loathsome. Utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict.	4
4800550028	Acrimony	Sharpness, harshness, or bitterness of nature, speech, disposition	5
4800553156	Audiophile	A person who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction	6
4800555468	Benevolent	Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude	7
4800558006	Caustic	Capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue; severely critical or sarcastic: a caustic remark. biting, mordant, bitter, scathing.	8
4800563822	Despondent	Feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom: despondent about failing health; disheartened, downhearted, melancholy, blue	9
4800565871	Ebullient	Overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited	10
4800568766	Poignant	Full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome; keen or strong in mental appeal: a subject of poignant interest; affecting or moving the emotions	11
4800574042	Reverent	Feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: feeling or showing profound respect or veneration	12
4800576657	Somber	Gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted; gloomy, depressing, or dismal; extremely serious; grave; lugubrious, mournful, doleful, melancholy.	13
4800578592	Tumultuous	Loud, excited, and emotional; involving a lot of violence, confusion, or disorder.	14