qtr 3 vocab test ap lit bruh

Aloof: at a distance, apart Culmination: reaching highest point Reprieve: to delay impending punishment / evil Prudent: Careful or wise in practical affairs Wariness: watchful - against danger Austere: severe in manner, strict Fecund: produces offspring Idyllic: aesthetically pleasing Begrudging: Reluctantly or unwillingly Fervent: Enthusiastic, passionate Approbation: approval or praise Frivolous: lack of seriousness or sense Acquiescence: silent agreement Despondence: depression from loss of courage or hope Meek: quiet, gentle - easily imposed on Placid: Not easily upset or excited Wrested: forcibly take from a person’s grasp Amorous: Sexual desire Colloquial: informal Tactfulness: ability to deal with others without offense Reclusive: avoiding company of people Adjudication: judge something Voracious: devour aggressively Insatiable: cannot be satisfied Convivial: friendly, lively, agreeable Gaunt: lean person, skeletal Discursive: passing aimlessly from one subject to another Terseness: few words, brief to convey a concept Acquiescence: reluctant acceptance Bumbling: Acting confused, incompetent Ebullient: Cheerful and full of energy Reverent: deep respect, respectful Patronizing: condescending Mutinous: Disobedient Gregarious: sociable, friendly Saboteur: a person who engages in sabotage Invigorate: give strength or energy to; energize Antiquated: old Fashioned or outdated Mercenary: a professional soldier Austere: severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance Acject: experienced or present to the maximum degree; completely without pride or dignity Foreboding: implying that something bad is going to happen Omnipresence: the state of being widespread Retribution: punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance Exhortation: a communication emphatically urging someone to do something (persuasion) Ambivalent: having mixed feelings about someone or something Vitality: power to live and grow, physical and mental strength Subversive: intending to overthrow an established system, destructive Pervasive: spread throughout Resonance: deep, full, and reverberating - sound Sardonic: mocking or cynical Pedantic: concerned with minute details, perfectionist Rhapsodic: enthusiastic, emotional Ameliorate: improve Clamorous: making a loud noise Impish: mischievous Disparage: regard as being of little worth, belittle Apathy: lack of interest Fretful: upset, distressed Idealistic: visionary, dreamy Amassing: collect Garbled: confused and distorted Solemn: formal and dignified Fervent: displaying a passionate intensity Exalted: elated Ignoble: not honorable Homage: special honor or public respect Bygone: from an earlier time, past Lionized: give public attention; treat as a celebrity Indignant: showing anger or annoyance Conciliatory: appeasing Exalt: glorify Malign: evil in nature, harmful Deferential: respectful Apprehension: fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen Estranged: a loss of affection or connection with someone, or turning away from them Inducement: a thing that persuades someone to do something Didactic: intended to teach Reproachful: expressing disapproval Gaffe: an unintentional act causing embarrassment Facetious: treating serious issues with humor Scathingly: to criticize someone, severely Indulgent: overly generous or lenient with someoneAssuage: make something less intense, specifically unpleasantries