AP Lit. Terms Test - 3/8

arbitrary

based on individual discretion or random choice rather than any reason or system

brooding

showing deep unhappiness of thought; appearing deep in thought; often giving a sense of gloom

brusque

blunt in manner of speech often to the point of ungracious harshness

capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; unpredictable

denigrating

criticizing or defaming someone or something; disparaging

ephemreral

lasting for a very short time; transient; fleeting

laudatory

expressing praise and commendation; complimetnary

obstreperous

noisy and difficult to control; unruly

omniscient

having complete or unlimited knowledge; knowing everything

pensive

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

senile

exhibiting the mental and physical decline associated with old age

zealous

showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective