AP Lit Metamorphosis Stuff

Term

Definition

addle

(v.)

To make or become confused 

balk

(v.)

To stop short and stubbornly refuse to go on

chemise

(n.)

A woman’s loose-fitting, shirt-like undergarment

conspicuous

(adj.)

Easily seen or noticed, readily observable

debacle

(n.)

A general breakup or dispersion, downfall or collapse

delusion

(n.)

A false belief or opinion

emphatic

(adj.)

Using emphasis with speech or action

façade

(n.)

A superficial appearance or illusion of something

foyer

(n.)

An entrance hall in a house

imminent

(adj.)

Likely to occur at any moment

Term

Definition

indisposition

(n.)

The state of being indisposed or slightly ill

lout

(n.)

An awkward, stupid person; clumsy

millinery

(adj.)

Hatmaking, usually for women

obstinacy

(n.)

The state of being persistently stubborn

obtuse

(adj.)

Not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect

pallid

(adj.)

Pale, faint, deficient in color

premonition

(n.)

A forewarning 

simultaneous

(adj.)

Existing, occurring, and operating at the same time 

tauten

(v.)

To make or become strained or tense

bolster

(n.)

A long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed or sofa