AP VOCAB 7

Morose

Gloomy or sullen in mood; showing a brooding ill temper.

Jocund

Cheerful and lighthearted.

Pedantic

Overly concerned with minor details or rules; showing off learning.

Vituperative

Bitter and abusive in language or criticism.

Imperious

Arrogantly domineering or overbearing; commanding.

Dejected

Sad and depressed; lacking hope or enthusiasm.

Conciliatory

Intended to calm, pacify, or make peace.

Reminiscent

Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of the past.

Egocentric

Self-centered; thinking only of oneself without regard for others.

Inquisitive

Curious or eager for knowledge; sometimes nosily so.

Digression

A temporary departure from the main topic or narrative.

Motif

A recurring element, theme, or idea in a literary work.

Metonymy

A figure of speech where one word is replaced with something closely related to it (e.g., “the crown” for royalty).

Repetition

The repeated use of words, phrases, or ideas for emphasis or effect.