AP Lit Vocab

Constitute (v)

to form or compose

Earnest (adj)

Devout or heartfelt

Expurgation (n)

The deflation of parts considered objectionable or harmful

Metaphysical (adj)

Highly abstract and overly theatrical

Recumbent (adj)

Lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

Indecorous (adj)

lacking propriety and good

taste in manners and conduct

Disposition (n)

a natural or acquired habit or

characteristic tendency

Indiscretion (n)

something that demonstrates a

lack in good judgment

Indignation (n)

A feeling of righteous anger

Surmise (v)

To infer from incomplete evidence