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AP Lit Lists 13-14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ambivalent (adjective) | having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone |
| analogous (adjective) | comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared |
| emissary (noun) | a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative |
| felicity (noun) | happiness, joy, bliss |
| incendiary (adjective) | a device or attack designed to cause fires |
| magnanimous (adjective) | generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person |
| morose (adjective) | someone who is sullen, gloomy, and ill-hearted, often appearing miserable, quiet, and unwilling to talk or be present |
| repartee (noun) | conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty replies |
| ubiquitous (adjective) | present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time |
| venerable (adjective) | accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character |
| countenance (noun) | a person's face, facial features, or the expression on their face, often indicating their mood or character |
| deposition (noun) | a formal out-of-court testimony under oath |
| discursive (adjective) | passing aimlessly from one subject to another |
| epigram (noun) | witty, one-liner, aphorism |
| interpolate (verb) | insert something of a different nature into something else |
| laconic (adjective) | brief, short, concise |
| mien (noun) | a person's look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood |
| veracity (noun) | conformity to facts |
| wry (adjective) | using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor. |
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