Honors American Literature Final Vocabulary

Flashcards based on lecture notes covering vocabulary and definitions.

Abhor

regard something or someone with disgust or hatred

Affiliated

officially attached or connected to an organization

Amend

to change or modify for the better

Amicable

friendly and exhibiting goodwill

Animosity

a strong feeling of hatred or dislike; strong hostility

Apathy

lack of enthusiasm, interest, or concern

Assent

the act of agreeing to something

Belligerent

hostile and aggressive

Benefactor

someone who provides help and assistance

Brandish

to wave or shake something

Chaos

complete disorder and confusion

Chivalrous

courteous and gallant; having or showing honor

Comprise

consists of; made up of

Condolence

an expression of sympathy

Destitute

without the basic necessities of life

Discern

to be able to see and understand something

Embark

to begin a journey

Gibe

an insulting or mocking remark, to taunt

Implicate

to show that something is connected (usually associated with crime)

Intimation

a subtle hint or suggestion

Malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil with others

Musty

having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

Obsolete

no longer useful

Ominous

foreboding; threatening; mysterious

Omnivorous

an animal that eats both animal and plant origin foods

Pliable

easily bent; flexible

Premeditated

thought out or planned before committing an action (usually a crime)

Quandary

a state of perplexity and confusion

Reiterate

to repeat

Reprehensible

morally wrong, unacceptable to the point of strong criticism and hatred

Repose

a state of rest or sleep

Revel

to take great pleasure in or delight in

Solace

comfort in times of distress

Somber

dark or dull in tone; gloomy

Squalid

dirty as a result of poverty or neglect

Stately

dignified; majestic

Suave

smoothly agreeable or polite; charming

Tepid

lukewarm; half-hearted

Turbulent

disorderly; stormy

Unkempt

Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained