AP Lit Week 3 Words

Obstinate

Very stubborn; refusing to change your opinion or behavior

Complicit

Involved in or helping with something wrong or illegal

Vindictive

Wanting revenge or to hurt someone back

Resigned

Accepting something unpleasant because you cannot change it

Wistful

Sadly longing for something you want or miss

Duplicitous

Dishonest; pretending to be one way while secretly being another

Impetuous

Acting quickly without thinking; impulsive

Intractable

Hard to control, manage, or deal with

Melodramatic

Overly emotional or exaggerated

Pensive

Deep in serious thought

Petulant

Childishly moody or easily annoyed

Evasive

Avoiding giving a clear answer

Belligerent

Hostile and ready to fight or argue

Meek

Quiet, gentle, and submissive

Callous

Emotionally insensitive; not caring about others' feelings

Diplomatic

Careful and skillful in handling situations without offending others

Timorous

Shy or easily frightened

Earnest

Serious and sincere

Tactful

Careful in what you say to avoid offending others