ap lit week 2 vocab

ambivalence

the presence of conflicting feelings or attitudes towards the same person, situation, or idea

ambivalent

having conflicting feelings or attitudes at the same time

analogous

similar in a way that permits a meaningful comparison

assuaging

making an unpleasant feeling less intense

concomitants

things that naturally accompany or occur alongside something else.

consolation

comfort received after disappointment, grief, or loss

contemplation

sustained, thoughtful consideration

contentment

a state if quiet satisfaction with ones circumstances

despondency

a state of deep discouragement or loss of hope

dynamic

characterized by active change, interaction, or shifting focus

exultation

intense joy, triumph, or elation

fluctuating

rising, falling, or changing irregularly

glee

lively, often openly expressed delight

hysterical

showing extreme, uncontrolled emotion, in context, sometimes widely emotional rather than simply humorous

incongruous

not fitting together naturally or appropriately, out of place

integral

necessary to the completeness, or functioning of the whole

meditation

sustained reflection on an idea, experience, or condition

melancholy

thoughtful, lingering sadness

optimism

a tendency or outlook that expects favorable possibilities or outcomes

remorse

painful regret or guilt about ones own wrongdoing

resenment

persistent bitterness or anger bout perceived unfairness or injury

resignation

acceptance of an unwanted situation as unavoidable

solace

comfort or relief in a time or distress or sadness

soothe

to calm, comfort, or reduce distress or agitation