AP Lit Q1 List 1 Smart Words

Abjure

to solemnly reject, or give up a belief, claim, or course of action; verb

Bilious

easily irritable, or sickeningly unpleasant to look at; adjective

coquette

a woman who flirts to gain attention and admiration without serious affection; noun

dissemble

to hide your true feelings, opinions, or intentions behind a false appearance; verb

euphemism

a mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of a harsh, blunt, or offensive one; noun

iconoclast

a person who strongly opposes and attacks generally accepted beliefs, traditions, or established institutions; noun

kitsch

art, decorative objects, or design that is considered low-quality, overly sentimental, or gaudy, but is often appreciated for its ironic or nostalgic appeal; adjective or noun

moot

an issue that is open to debate or no longer relevant; verb

pathos

a persuasive quality in speech, writing, or art that appeals to an audience's emotions to evoke feelings like pity, sadness, or compassion; noun

ruminate

to think deeply about something or to chew repeatedly on food like an animal does; verb

turgid

swollen, distended, or excessively complex and overblown in style; adjective