AP Literature 1.1 Vocabulary

Allude (-sion, -sive, -sively)

to mention someone or something without talking about him, her, or it directly

Assert (-sion, -tive, -tively)

to maintain or defend (claims, rights) or to state as having existence; affirm; postulate

Clarify (-fi+er, -fi+ca+tion, -ty)

to make (an idea, statement) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity

Compare (-able, -tive, -ably, -tively)

to examine two or more items in order to note similarities and differences

Conjure (-tion, -ment ,-ing)

to call or bring into existence as if by magic or to bring to mind: recall

Connote (-ta+tion, -ta+tive, -ta+tively)

to signify or suggest extended meanings or ideas in addition to the primary meaning

Construe (-+ing)

to give the meaning or intention of (explain; interpret) or to infer

Convey (-ance, -able)

to communicate; impart; make known

Create (-ive, -tion)

to evolve from one's own thought or imagination, as a work of art (originate; invent)

Delineate (-ed, -tion, -tively)

to portray in words; describe or outline with precision

Visage

the face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc.

Countenance

appearance, especially the look or expression of the face

Gait

a manner of walking, stepping, or running

Bearing

the manner in which one conducts oneself, including posture and gestures

Carriage

manner of carrying the head and body; bearing

Mien

air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.

Frame

a body, especially a human body, with reference to its size or build; physique

Faculties

one of the powers or abilities of the mind, such as memory, reason, or speech

Plaits

a braid, especially of hair or straw

Disposition

the predominant tendency of one's spirit; natural mental and emotional outlook

Lineaments

a feature of a face, body, or figure, with respect to its outline or contour

Ambulatory

capable of walking or moving about or from place to place; not stationary

Physiognomy

an outward appearance, considered as giving some insight into one's character

Prostate

lying flat or at full length, as on the ground

Repose

the state of resting or being at rest; sleep or absence of movement

Supplication

an act or instance of humble prayer, entreaty, begging or petition

Akimbo

to stand with hand on hip and elbow bent outward or to one side; askew; awry

Deportment

the conduct or obedience of a child, or one's demeanor or behaviour

Accroutrement

equipment worn by soldiers or one's clothing, jewelry, and other items

Habiliments

clothes as worn in a particular profession, way of life, etc.