AP Literature: Vocabulary #41-50 Flashcards
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| 11800489322 | affront | Noun: An action or remark that causes outrage or offense; an insult. / Verb: To offend the modesty or values of. | 0 | |
| 11800492490 | blasé | Adjective: Unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before. | 1 | |
| 11800514187 | cajole | Verb: To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. | 2 | |
| 11800516798 | choleric | Adjective: Bad-tempered or irritable. | 3 | |
| 11800516799 | encumber | Verb: To restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. / To fill or block up (a place). | 4 | |
| 11800519240 | feckless | Adjective: Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible. | 5 | |
| 11800519241 | impasse | Noun: A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock. | 6 | |
| 11800519242 | indolent | Adjective: Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. | 7 | |
| 11800524422 | lugubrious | Adjective: Looking or sounding sad and dismal. | 8 | |
| 11800524423 | ribald | Adjective: Characterized by or using coarse, indecent humor. / Noun: A person coarse or lewd in appearance, speech, writing, or thought. | 9 |