ap lit vocab 2

austere

stern and cold in appearance or manner

avocation

activity that you pursue when you're not at work — a hobby

subversive

Intending to overthrow or undermine an established or existing government or a set of beliefs.

aplomb

complete and confident composure or self-assurance

barrage

to bombard with something

brazen

Acting or done in a very open and shocking way without shame or embarrassment

cognizant

knowledgeable of something, especially through personal experience

collusion

secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose

din

a loud continuous noise

ennui

a feeling or weariness and dissatisfaction

inscrutable

difficult to understand: causing people to feel curious or confused

Contemptuous

showing or feeling deep hatred for someone or something

nebulous

indistinct, vague

schism

division, separation between physical places, groups, or political parties

strident

commanding attention by a loud, harsh quality

unctuous

revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, or false earnestness