AP Lit Vocab 2 Flashcards
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7344166544 | allege | to state without definite proof that someone has done something wrong or illegal | 0 | |
7344166545 | amorphous | lacking definite shape or form | 1 | |
7344166546 | archaic | outdated; old and therefore no longer useful | 2 | |
7344166547 | assert | to state something in a strong or definite way | 3 | |
7344166548 | austere | when describing a thing: simple, plain; not fancy; when describing a person: serious to the point of being unfriendly | 4 | |
7344166549 | belies | to give a false idea of OR to show something to be false/wrong | 5 | |
7344166550 | bellicose | having or showing a tendency to argue or fight | 6 | |
7344166551 | catalyzed | brought about; inspired | 7 | |
7344166552 | circumspect | thinking carefully about all possible risks before speaking or acting; cautious | 8 | |
7344166553 | devoid | lacking a typical/expected attribute | 9 | |
7344166554 | didactic | intended to teach | 10 | |
7344166555 | effusive | expressing a lot of emotion | 11 | |
7344166556 | emulate | to try to be like (something or someone you admire) | 12 | |
7344166557 | entreat | beg/plead/ask in a serious, emotional way | 13 | |
7344166558 | epitome | a perfect example | 14 | |
7344166559 | indefatigable | able to work or continue for a very long time without becoming tired | 15 | |
7344166560 | ineptitude | lack of skill or ability | 16 | |
7344166561 | inherent | belonging to basic nature of someone/something | 17 | |
7344166562 | malevolent | having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person | 18 | |
7344166563 | malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person | 19 | |
7344166564 | objective | based on fact; unbiased | 20 | |
7344166565 | pervasive | existing in every part of something; widespread | 21 | |
7344166566 | pretense | A false reason/explanation OR false act/appearance | 22 | |
7344166567 | subjective | based on opinions | 23 | |
7344166568 | tumultuous | loud, excited, and emotional - involving violence, confusion, or disorder | 24 |