Ap Lit Vocab <3

1. tumultuously

(adv.) - in a way that is tumultuous; very loud, or full of confusion. ex.) The mob rushed [blank] through the streets.

2. exalted

(adj.) - (1) elevated in rank, power, or character; (2) held in high estimation: glorified or praised; (3) raised high: elevated ex.) The prince enjoyed his [blank] status.

3. reverence

(noun) - (1) a gesture of respect; (2) the state of being revered ex.) She showed great [blank] for her mentors.

4. importunity

(noun) - (1) the quality or state of being troublesomely urgent; (2) a repeated or annoying request or demand ex.) I finally gave in to my friend’s [blank] and went to the mall.

5. constrain

(verb) - (1) to force by imposed stricture, restriction, or limitation; to restrict the motion of (a mechanical body) to a particular mode ex.) Teenagers often feel constrained by rules.

6. elusive

(adj.) - (1) tending to evade grasp or pursuit; (2) hard to comprehend or define; (3) hard to isolate or identify ex.) The truth may prove to be elusive.

Week 3 Vocabulary

1. warren

(noun) - (1) a series of underground tunnels where rabbits live; (2) a building or place with many connected rooms, passages ex.) They often got lost in the warren of interconnected side streets.

2. indignant

(adj.) - feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy ex.) She disagreed with the article, so she wrote an indignant letter to the editor.

3. tremulous

(adj.) - (1) shaking slightly, especially because of nervousness, weakness, or illness; (2) feeling or showing a lack of confidence or courage ex.) She opened the letter with tremulous hands.

4. 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 ex.) There have been many recent refinements in this area of technology.

5. monopolize

(verb) - (1) to take over and control something or someone completely ex.) He's always monopolizing the conversation.

6. addled

(adj.) - (1) confused or unable to think clearly; (2) unable to think with clarity or act intelligently ex.) His mind is so addled with dementia he does not know what day it is.

7. disconcerting

(adj.) - causing feelings of worry, concern, or anxiety: disturbing, unsettling ex.) There was a disconcerting silence.

8. fanatic

(noun) - (1) a person exhibiting excessive enthusiasm and intense uncritical devotion toward some controversial matter (2) a person who is extremely enthusiastic about and devoted to some interest or activity ex.) She's a real fanatic when it comes to working out.

Week 4 Vocabulary

1. distinguished

(adj.) - (1) known by many people because of some quality or achievement ex.) She is distinguished for her achievements in biology.

2. speculation

(noun) - ideas or guesses about something that is not known. ex.) There is speculation that he will be getting a promotion soon.

3. inseparable

(adj.) - (1) incapable of being separated or disjoined; (2) seemingly always together. ex.) My best friend and I are inseparable.

4. spire

(noun) - a tapering roof or similar pyramidal shape on top of a tower. ex.) The castle had many intricate spires.

5. procession

(noun) - (1) an organized group or line of people or vehicles that move together slowly as part of a ceremony ex.) We have had a procession of visitors today.

6. mellow

(adj.) - (1) very calm and relaxed; (2) having a pleasing rich flavor that develops over time. ex.) The classroom has mellow lighting and comfortable seats.

7. 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. ex.) She concluded that she would get a chocolate cake.

8. sensation

noun) - (1) a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences. ex.) He had a sensation like someone was watching him.

Week 5 Vocabulary

1. disputatious

(adj.) - provoking debate; argument-prone ex.) She is a disputatious professor who will argue with you about anything.

2. impudent

(adj.) - failing to show proper respect and courtesy; very rude ex.) The boy was punished for his impudent behavior.

3. vociferous

(adj.) - expressing feelings or opinions in a very loud or forceful way ex.) He is her most vociferous critic.

4. reproach

(1) an expression of disapproval or disappointment (verb) - to speak in an angry and critical way to someone; to express disapproval or disappointment to someone ex.) The situation is a scandal and a reproach to the entire town.

5. perfunctory

(adj.) - (1) characterized by routine or superficiality; mechanical; (2) lacking in interest or enthusiasm ex.) She gave a perfunctory smile as she walked past.

6. interminable

adj.) - having or seeming to have no end ex.) The teacher was giving an interminable lecture today.

7. petulantly

(adverb) - in a childishly sulky, irritable, or bad-tempered manner. ex.) She stamped her foot petulantly when she was told to go to bed.

8. duly

adverb) - in the proper, expected, or required manner; as is fitting. ex.) They were duly impressed by her speech.

Week 6 Vocabulary

1. 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 ex.) Critics admired the pungency of his style.

2. vigor

(noun) - (1) strength, energy, or enthusiasm; (2) strength of thought, opinion, expression, etc. ex.) He gave his side of the story with vigour.

3. impassioned

(adj.) - full of strongly felt and strongly expressed emotion ex.) The protesters made an impassioned plea for justice.

4. sentiment

(noun) - a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation, or a way of thinking about something ex.) I don't think she shares my sentiments.

5. construed

(adj.) - to understand the meaning, especially of other people's actions and statements, in a particular way ex.) Her frustration was construed as anger.

6. placate

(verb) - to stop someone from feeling angry ex.) In order to placate unhappy customers, the store gave away coupons.

7. austere

(adj.) - (1) simple or plain; not fancy; (2) having a serious and unfriendly quality; (3) having few pleasures; simple and harsh ex.) Her father was an austere figure.

8. malevolent

(adj.) - having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person ex.) Her reputation has been hurt by malevolent gossip.

Week 7 Vocabulary

1. sordid

(adj.) - (1) very bad or dishonest; (2) very dirty ex.) He shared the sordid details of his past.

2. boon

(noun) - something pleasant or helpful; a benefit or advantage ex.) The new tax cut is a boon for homeowners.

3. pagan

(noun) - a person who worships many gods or goddesses or the earth or nature ex.) Ancient Greeks and Romans fall under the scope of Pagan religions.

4. 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 ex.) The organization's creed emphasizes compassion and equality.

5. outworn

(adj.) - no longer useful or acceptable ex.) My computer is very slow due to my outworn software.

6. lea

(noun) - a grassland, pasture, or meadow ex.) The cattle were free to range over the lea.

7. forlorn

(adj.) - (1) sad and lonely; (2) empty and in poor condition; (3) not having much chance of success; nearly hopeless ex.) He gave her a forlorn look as she walked away.

8. supercilious

(adj.) - having or showing the proud and unpleasant attitude of people who think that they are better or more important than other people ex.) Her supercilious professor cancelled class five minutes before it started.

Week 8 Vocabulary

surcease

(noun) - An end or cessation of something, especially something

unpleasant.

entreating

(verb) - Asking someone earnestly or anxiously for something;

begging or pleading.

obeisance

(noun) - A gesture of respect or reverence, such as a bow or

curtsy.

mien

(noun) - A person's manner or appearance that reflects their character or mood.

craven

(noun) - A person who is completely lacking in courage; a coward.

ungainly

(adj.) - Clumsy, awkward, or lacking grace in movement or

appearance.

dirges

(noun) - Slow, mournful songs or pieces of music, especially those performed at funerals.

quoth

(verb) - Uttered; said.

Week 9 Vocabulary

archaism

(n.) – a word or expression generally not used any more.

supercilious

(adj.) – disapproving; acting as if you are better than other people and as if their opinions, beliefs, or ideas are not important.

abstruse

(adj. ) not known or understood by many people

bane

(n.) – 1. Something that is particularly effective in causing trouble or worry.

harbinger

(n.) - 1. someone or something that foreshadows a future event : one that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come 2. one that initiates a major change : a person or thing that originates or helps open up a new activity, method, or technology

assuage

(v.) - 1. to soothe, moderate, or relieve (as in pain, grief, etc.) 2. To give relief to (hunger, thirst)

pugnacious

(adj.) ready to fight or argue very forcefully

penitent

(adj.) – showing you are sorry for something you have done because you feel it was wrong

Week 10 Vocabulary

harmattan

(n.) – a hot, dry, dust-laden wind on the Atlantic coast of Africa

improvident

(adj.) rash, careless, spending money and not planning for the future

plaintive

(adj. ) sad, especially in describing a sound

prowess

(adj.) – 1. Strength; great ability or skill

capricious

(adj.) - impulsive; changing mood or behavior suddenly or unexpectedly

imperious

(adj.) - domineering; unpleasantly proud and expecting to be obeyed

contemptible

(adj.) horrible, despicable

emissary

(n.) – ambassador; representative of another person