AP Literature Vocabulary Flashcards

Flashcards for AP Literature, Quarter 4 vocabulary.

Incongruous

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.

Incorrigible

Not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.

Officious

Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters.

Parochial

Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope.

Scrupulous

(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

Ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Imperturbability

Unable to be upset or excited; calm.

Caustic

Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; sarcastically biting.

Ignominy

Public shame or disgrace.

Intrusiveness

The quality of being intrusive in a manner that disturbs or annoys.

Inure

Accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant.

Mollify

Appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

Pathos

A quality that evokes pity or sadness.

Potentate

A monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one.

Sagacious

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.

Astute

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Belie

(of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict.

Compunctious

Feeling guilty or having misgivings.

Convivial

(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

Laudable

(of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation.

Onerous

(of a task, duty, or responsibility) involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome.

Prognosticate

Foretell or prophesy (an event in the future).

Pugnacious

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

Belligerent

Hostile and aggressive.

Bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.