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AP Lit Vocab Quiz 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| procure (v.) | to get possession of |
| fancy (n.) | idea or opinion with little foundation |
| imbued (adj.) | inspired or influenced thoroughly |
| tertiary (adj.) | third in order or level |
| ignoble (adj.) | not honorable in character or in person |
| respite (n.) | a delay for a time, especially from something distressing; interval of relief |
| torrent (n.) | strong and fast-moving stream of water |
| predilection (n.) | tendency to think favorably of something in particular |
| repined (v.) | fretted; complained |
| averred (v.) | to declare as a fact |
| elixir (n.) | a supposed remedy for all ailments; cure-all |
| infidelity (n.) | disloyalty |
| unadept (adj.) | unskilled |
| slough (n.) | a situation characterized by lack of progress or activity |
| multifarious (adj.) | having great variety; numerous and diverse |
| immutable (adj.) | non-changing |
| malignity (n.) | intense ill-will; a strong desire to inflict harm |
| imprudence (n.) | carelessness or lack of caution |
| rent (n./v.) | to rip or tear apart |
| sacrilege (n.) | technical violation of something, someone, or somewhere sacred |