AP Literature Vocabulary Set 7

allay

lessen the intensity of or calm

bestial

resembling an animal, especially by being vicious or cruel

convivial

occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company

coterie

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

counterpart

a person or thing having the same function as another

demur

politely refuse or take exception to

effrontery

audacious behavior that you have no right to

embellish

make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color

ephemeral

anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day

felicitous

exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style

furtive

secret and sly

garish

tastelessly showy

illusory

having the nature of something unreal or deceptive

indigent

poor enough to need help from others

inordinate

beyond normal limits

jettison

throw away, of something encumbering

misanthrope

someone who dislikes people in general

pertinacious

stubbornly unyielding

picayune

small and of little importance

raiment

especially fine or decorative clothing