Vocab test #1 AP LIT

BRAZEN (adj)

bold and without shame

COMPUNCTION (n)

a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

DIN (n)

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

EDICT (n)

an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority

INDISCRETION (n)

behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment

PERQUISITES (n)

another term for perk; a thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position

SEPULCHER (n)

a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried

SUPPLIANT (adj)

making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority

TUMULT (n)

confusion or disorder

MARAUDING (adj)

going about to look for things to steal or people to attack

ADMONISH (v)

reprimand

AKIMBO (adv)

hands on hips with elbows turned out

LASSITUDE (n)

state of physical or mental weariness

LICENTIOUS (adj)

promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

PECUNIARY (adj)

being of or related to money

EPISTLE (n)

a letter

VACILLATE (v)

alternate between multiple opinions or actions

LUGUBRIOUS (adj)

appearing or sounding sad or glum

ADULATION (n)

excessive praise or admiration

DIDACTIC (adj)

of an instructive or educational quality

ALACRITY (n)

speedy or enthusiastic preparedness

PERSPICUITY (n)

the criteria of clarity

SCINTILLATE (v)

emit flashing light; sparkle

INSIPID (adj)

lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest

PLIGHT (n)

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

PRESUMPTUOUS (adj)

failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

SUBVERSIVE (adj)

seeking or intended to undermine an established system or institution

VACUOUS (adj)

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless

AVOCATION (n)

a hobby or minor occupation

CALLOUS (adj)

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

CAPRICIOUS (adj)

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

DISPARITY (n)

a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair

EFFICACY (n)

the ability to produce a desired or intended result

HOSPICE (n)

a lodging, especially when maintained by a religious order

IMPETUS (n)

force that makes something happen or happen more quickly

MORIBUND (adj)

at the point of death; lacking vitality or vigor

AKIN (adj)

of similar nature or character

CORROBORATE (v)

confirm or give support to

RESPITE (n)

short period of rest from something difficult