AP lit, Vocab #1

allude, allusion (n), allusion (adj)

mention someone or something without talking about him

assert, assertion (n), assertive (adj), assertively (adv)

to maintain or defend (claims

clarify

to make (an idea

compare

to examine two or more items in order to note similarities and differences.

conjure

to call or bring into existence as if by magic or to bring to mind; recall

connote

to signify or suggest extended meanings or ideas in addition to the primary meaning.

construe

to give the meaning or intention of (explain; interpret) or to infer

convey

to communicate; impart; make known.

create

to evolve from one's own thought or imagination

delineate

to portray in words; describe or outline with precision.

visage (n)

the face

countenance (n)

appearance

gait (n)

a manner of walking

bearing (n)

the manner in which one conducts oneself

carriage (n)

manner of carrying the head and body; bearing.

mien (n)

air

frame (n)

a body

faculties (n)

one of the powers or abilities of the mind

plaits (n)

a braid

disposition (n)

the predominant tendency of one's spirit; natural mental and emotional outlook

lineaments (n)

a feature of a face

ambulatory (adj)

capable of walking or moving about or from place to place; not stationary.

physiognomy (n)

an outward appearance

prostrate (adj)

lying flat or at full length

repose (n)

the state of resting or being at rest; sleep or absence of movement.

supplication (n) an act or instance of humble prayer

entreaty

akimbo (adj)

to stand with hand on hip and elbow bent outward or to one side; askew; awry

deportment (n)

the conduct or obedience of a child

accoutrement (n)

equipment worn by soldiers or one’s clothing

habiliments (n)

clothes as worn in a particular profession