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Vocab List 1-3
American Literature
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pernicious (adj.) | having a harmful effect |
| Slipshod (adj.) | lack of care, thought or organization (messy or careless) |
| Precursor (n.) | a person or thing that comes BEFORE another of the same kind |
| Demure (adj.) | a woman who is reserved, modest, and shy |
| Coquette (n.) | a woman who flirts |
| Nefarious (adj.) | wicked or criminal |
| Harangue (v.) | to lecture someone at length in an aggressive and critical manner |
| Affinity (n.) | a natural liking or sympathy for someone or something |