AP Literature Weekly Vocabulary (Weeks 2–7)

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering all weekly vocabulary terms, parts of speech, and numbered definitions from AP Literature Weeks 2 through 7.

tumultuously

(adv.) in a way that is tumultuous; very loud, or full of confusion

exalted

(adj.) (1) elevated in rank, power, or character; (2) held in high estimation: glorified or praised; (3) raised high: elevated

reverence

(noun) (1) a gesture of respect; (2) the state of being revered

importunity

(noun) (1) the quality or state of being troublesomely urgent; (2) a repeated or annoying request or demand

constrain

(verb) (1) to force by imposed stricture, restriction, or limitation; to restrict the motion of (a mechanical body) to a particular mode; (2) to compress; (3) to secure by or as if by bonds: confine; (4) to force or produce in an unnatural or strained manner; (5) to hold back by or as if by force

elusive

(adj.) (1) tending to evade grasp or pursuit; (2) hard to comprehend or define; (3) hard to isolate or identify

warren

(noun) (1) a series of underground tunnels where rabbits live; (2) a building or place with many connected rooms, passages, etc., where you can get lost very easily

indignant

(adj.) feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy

tremulous

(adj.) (1) shaking slightly, especially because of nervousness, weakness, or illness; (2) feeling or showing a lack of confidence or courage

refinement

(noun) (1) the quality or state of improving something by making small changes; (2) the action or process of removing the unwanted substances in something

monopolize

(verb) (1) to take over and control something or someone completely; (2) to use something in a way that prevents others from using it

addled

(adj.) (1) confused or unable to think clearly; (2) unable to think with clarity or act intelligently

disconcerting

(adj.) causing feelings of worry, concern, or anxiety: disturbing, unsettling

fanatic

(noun) (1) a person exhibiting excessive enthusiasm and intense uncritical devotion toward some controversial matter (as in religion or politics); (2) a person who is extremely enthusiastic about and devoted to some interest or activity

distinguished

(adj.) (1) known by many people because of some quality or achievement; (2) making someone seem important and worthy of respect

speculation

(noun) ideas or guesses about something that is not known

inseparable

(adj.) (1) incapable of being separated or disjoined; (2) seemingly always together

spire

(noun) a tapering roof or similar pyramidal shape on top of a tower

procession

(noun) (1) an organized group or line of people or vehicles that move together slowly as part of a ceremony; (2) a number of people or things that come or happen one after another

mellow

(adj.) (1) very calm and relaxed; (2) having a pleasing rich flavor that develops over time

conclude

(verb) (1) to bring to an end, especially in a particular way or with a particular action; (2) to make a decision about or come to an agreement on

sensation

(noun) (1) a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences; (2) a particular feeling or experience that may not have a real cause; (3) someone or something that causes a lot of excitement and interest

disputatious

(adj.) provoking debate; argument-prone

impudent

(adj.) failing to show proper respect and courtesy; very rude

vociferous

(adj.) expressing feelings or opinions in a very loud or forceful way

reproach

(noun) (1) an expression of disapproval or disappointment; (2) loss of reputation; disgrace; (3) something that causes shame or disgrace; (verb) to speak in an angry and critical way to someone; to express disapproval or disappointment to someone

perfunctory

(adj.) (1) characterized by routine or superficiality; mechanical; (2) lacking in interest or enthusiasm

interminable

(adj.) having or seeming to have no end

petulantly

(adverb) in a childishly sulky, irritable, or bad-tempered manner

duly

(adverb) in the proper, expected, or required manner; as is fitting

pungency

(noun) (1) the quality of having a sharp strong smell or taste; (2) the quality of being spoken or written in a way that has a strong effect

vigor

(noun) (1) strength, energy, or enthusiasm; (2) strength of thought, opinion, expression, etc.

impassioned

(adj.) full of strongly felt and strongly expressed emotion

sentiment

(noun) a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation, or a way of thinking about something

construed

(adj.) to understand the meaning, especially of other people's actions and statements, in a particular way

placate

(verb) to stop someone from feeling angry

austere

(adj.) (1) simple or plain; not fancy; (2) having a serious and unfriendly quality; (3) having few pleasures; simple and harsh

malevolent

(adj.) having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person

sordid

(adj.) (1) very bad or dishonest; (2) very dirty

boon

(noun) something pleasant or helpful; a benefit or advantage

pagan

(noun) a person who worships many gods or goddesses or the earth or nature

creed

(noun) (1) a statement of the basic beliefs of a religion; (2) an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group

outworn

(adj.) no longer useful or acceptable

lea

(noun) a grassland, pasture, or meadow

forlorn

(adj.) (1) sad and lonely; (2) empty and in poor condition; (3) not having much chance of success; nearly hopeless

supercilious

(adj.) having or showing the proud and unpleasant attitude of people who think that they are better or more important than other people