ap lit vocab quiz 2

atrophied

wasted away or decreased in size

attrition

reduction in numbers as result of resignation; weakening/exhausting via constant attack

bucolic (adj)

relating to pleasant, peaceful aspects of rural/countryside life

concomitant (adj)

occurring at the same time as something else w/connected result

delineation

describing exact boundaries, responsibilities, or details

dotage

old age and decline in mental/physical abilities

enjoin

officially urge something; legally prohibit by court order

entity

something with a distinct, independent existence

erstwhile

formerly, in the past

extenuate

lessen seriousness of offence by making excuses; to lessen effect of something

inhibition

restraining an action or behavior

metamorphosis

animal changing body structure as it grows into an adult

mundane

ordinary and routine

nicety

fine detail; subtle distinction; polite custom

preponderance

greater amount, weight, power, or influence

proboscis

elongated appendage from head or mouth of an animal

rescind

to take back, make previous decision legally invalid

retrenchment

organization cutting expenses resulting in permanent layoffs

rhapsody

empassioned free-structure musical or writing piece

tenet

fundamental belief of person or group