AP Lit C&P Terms

discursive

rambling

moribund

near death

nefarious

wicked or criminal

malinger

exaggerate illness to escape duty or work

umbrage

feeling of offense or annoyance

debauch

to corrupt

debauchery

to indulge in sensual pleasures

nadir

the lowest point of a person or organization

circumspect

wary and unwilling to take risks

perfunctory

action or gesture carried out with minimum effort or reflection

ephemeral

lasting for a very short time

ubiquitous

omnipresent, found everywhere

abject

something bad experienced or present to maximum degree or without pride or dignity

capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood and behavior

accost

approach and address someone boldly or aggressively

ennui

feeling listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

polemic

a speech or piece of writing expressing a strongly critical attack or controversial opinion about someone/something