AP Lit Vocab Set 10

hapless

(adj) unfortunate; having no luck

augmenting

(v) adding to something

abhorence

(n) a feeling of extreme repugnance or aversion; utter loathing

abyss

(n) a deep, immeasurable space, gulf or cavity; vast chasm

discourse

(v) to tslk or converse

untrodden

(adj) not traversed upon

brake

(n) a place overgrown w/ bushes and brambles

ephemeral

(adj) short-lived; fleeting; transitory

pallid

(adj) lacking color or liveliness

surmount

(v) to overcome an obstacle or difficulty

stupendous

(adj) causing amazement; astounding; marvelous

disdain

(n) a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy

diabolically

(adv) in an evil manner

lichen

(n) plantlike organism that typically forms on rocks, walls and trees

flagrant

(adj) something considered wrong or immoral; considerably or obviously offensive

noisome

(adj) stinking, disgusting, foul

meed

(n) reward; recompense

portmanteau

(n) suitcase

sagacity

(n) wisdom; ability to make sound judgements

tumultuous

(adj) confused or agitated