AP LIT VOCAB

Prolific

Producing much fruit or many offspring; plentiful. Antonym: Barren, unproductive

Vanguard

The forefront of an action or movement; leading group. Antonym: Rear

Oblique

Slanting; not explicit or direct. Antonym: Straight

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time. Antonym: Eternal

Ambivalent

Having mixed or contradictory feelings. Antonym: Certain

Whimsical

Playfully fanciful or amusing. Antonym: Serious

Nonchalant

Casually calm and relaxed. Antonym: Anxious

Idiosyncratic

Peculiar or individual. Antonym: Generic

Idealistic

Unrealistically aiming for perfection. Antonym: Realistic

Cynicism

Belief that people are motivated by self-interest. Antonym: Trust

Aesthetic

Concerned with beauty. Antonym: Unattractive

Vindication

Proof that someone is right or cleared of blame. Antonym: Accusation

Enigmatic

Hard to understand. Antonym: Straightforward

Assuage

Make an unpleasant feeling less intense. Antonym: Aggravate

Laudable

Deserving praise. Antonym: Shameful

Indignation

Anger caused by unfair treatment. Antonym: Contentment

Banality

The condition of being unoriginal. Antonym: Originality

Opulence

Great wealth or luxury. Antonym: Poverty

Reticence

Not revealing one's thoughts. Antonym: Outspokenness

Austere

Severe in manner or appearance. Antonym: Friendly

Idyllic

Extremely happy and peaceful. Antonym: Nightmarish

Obdurate

Stubborn; unmoved by emotion. Antonym: Gentle

Stoic

Enduring hardship without complaint. Antonym: Excitable

Prudent

Wise or judicious. Antonym: Foolish

Aloof

Cool and distant. Antonym: Friendly

Callous

Showing no sympathy for others. Antonym: Compassionate

Conniving

Scheming for harmful ends. Antonym: Honest

Regal

Fit for a monarch; magnificent. Antonym: Modest

Tempestuous

Characterized by strong emotions. Antonym: Peaceful