AP LIT VOCAB LIST 7

Analogous

Comparable in certain respects, often in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.

Brigand

A robber or bandit, especially one who is part of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains.

Emissary

A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.

Felicity

Intense happiness; also, the ability to find an appropriate expression for one's thoughts.

Incendiary

Designed to cause fires; metaphorically, something or someone that stirs up conflict or rebellion.

Magnanimous

Generous, noble, or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

Plight

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Repartee

A quick, witty exchange of remarks between people.

Ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Venerable

Accorded great respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Countenance

A person’s face or facial expression; also, support or approval.

Deposition

A formal, sworn testimony; also, the act of removing someone from office or power.

Discursive

Rambling or digressing from subject to subject; also, relating to discourse or discussion.

Disdain

A feeling of contempt or scorn for something or someone regarded as unworthy.

Epigram

A brief, witty, and often paradoxical statement or poem.

Feign

To pretend to be affected by something (such as a feeling or injury).

Laconic

Using very few words; concise, sometimes to the point of seeming rude.

Mien

A person's appearance or manner, especially as it reflects their mood or character.

Veracity

Conformity to truth or fact; habitual truthfulness.

Wry

Expressing dry, mocking humor; also, twisted or distorted in an expression.