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AP LANG Vocab Quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Opaque | not able to be seen through; not transparent. |
| Mawkish | sentimental in a feeble or sickly way |
| Mein | a person's look or manner indicating their mood or character |
| Altruistic | unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others |
| Bourgeois | characteristic of the middle class;typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes |
| Hubris | prideful arrogance |
| Enigmatic | difficult to interpret or understand |
| Ephemral | lasting for a very short time |
| Boheman | having informal and unconventional social habits |
| Yawp | a hoarse cry or yelp |
| Veracity | conformity to facts;truthfulness |
| Paradox | a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory qualities |
| Epiphany | a moment of sudden revelation or insight;lightbulb moment |
| Surreal | dreamlike in a bizarre or a strange way |
| Malevolent | hostile and malicious |
| Melancholy | pensive sadness |
| Hauteur | haughtiness of manner;disdainful pride;arrogance |
| Feckless | lacking initative or strength of character |
| Existential | concern with existence |
| Conundrum | a confusing problem or question |