AP Lit Vocabulary Quiz: S2- List 5

aplomb

poise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularity

barrage

A rapid, large-scale outpouring of something.

cognizant

Aware; having knowledge of something

collusion

collaboration; complicity; conspiracy

hegemony

the domination of one state or group over its allies

nebulous

Hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused

paradigm

a standard or typical example

unctuous

Exaggeratedly or insincerely polite

urbane

refined in manner or style, suave

ambulatory

Able to walk

brazen

Bold and without shame

din

loud continuing noise

ennui

dissatisfaction and restlessness resulting from boredom or apathy

exonerate

to clear of blame

inscrutable

Difficult to understand

prognosticate

To predict or foretell a future event

schism

A separation or division into factions

sedition

behavior that promotes rebellion or civil disorder against the state

wizened

shriveled; withered; wrinkled