vocab 2- ap lit

accost

accost

to approach and speak to first; to confront in a challenging or aggressive way
ex: She was so famous that people would **** her on the street and ask for an autograph.

incendiary

combustible, flammable, burning easily
ex: including using **** devices to start fires, aggravated arson and causing great bodily injury.

maelstrom

whirlpool; turbulence; agitated state of mind
ex: She was caught in a **** of emotions

overt

(adj.) open, not hidden, expressed or revealed in a way that is easily recognized
ex: He's written a few **** political lyrics over the years.

pejorative

having a negative effect; insulting
ex: There's no reason to expect anything about this to be normal and that's not a ****.

suppliant

a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority
ex:He flung himself to his knees, bowed his head, and stretched out his arms like a ****.

gambit

a maneuver or action used to gain an advantage
ex: He can write his formal letter, but that is just an opening *****.

avid

desirous of something to the point of greed; intensely eager
ex: He is an *** admirer of horror movies

myopic

(adj.) nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view of a situation; lacking foresight or discernment
ex: That's a slightly **** way to view the situation.

talisman

a magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck
ex: He wore a glowing **** on a leather chain around his neck.