Ap Lit Death of a Salesman Vocabulary

valise

suitcase

casting off (in life)

To detach yourself from restraints and your past. It can refer to detaching from past mistakes, possessions, or social norms.

casting off (in fishing)

To your fishing line from your fishing rod. This allows you to reach deeper water without yourself going there.

Casting off (in boating)

To unfasten or untie a line holding your boat to a dock or other feature.

Casting off (in sewing)

to remove a stitch from a knitted needle in a way that prevents unraveling.

Stolid

Expressing little or no sensibility.

Anemic

To lack in force, spirit, interest, or vitality

to spar

A gesture as opposed to a major blow, conducted by an opponent to create an opening.

Mercurial

Having feelings and moods are changing more rapidly, becoming unpredictable. Can also refer to having qualities that resemble that of the Roman god Mercury.

Jovial

Good humor, cheerfulness, or conviviality. Feeling jolly

Crestfallen

Feeling shame or humiliation. Feeling dejected

Trepidation

A nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation.

turbulent

Being in a state of agitation or relating to unrest or disturbance.

Adonis

Can refer to either a very handsome young man or, when referring to Greek mythology, a young many, loved by the god Aphrodite who is killed while hunting.

Hercules

Referring to immense strength; coming from the Roman myth of the hero Hercules.