AP Lit Vocab #14

locus

n. a specific place, especially the center of an activity or event

in lieu of

adj. in place of

allocate

v. to set aside for a special purpose

apposite

adj. relevant or appropriate

interpose

v. to come between verbally; to insert a remark

composite

n. a combination; a blend

utopian

adj. of an ideal nature; model

dystopian

adj. nightmarish; grim

topical

adj. dealing with current subject matter; relevant

anathema

n. something hated or strongly avoided

epithet

n. a phrase or term that describes something or someone