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AP lit - vocab 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Drouth | Definition: shortage of water Synonym: drought Antonym: flood Sentence: The drouth caused the crops to fail. |
| Dearth | Definition: lack of something Synonym: scarcity Antonym: abundance Sentence: There is a dearth of clean water here. |
| Refrain | Definition: repeated part of a song Synonym: chorus Antonym: verse Sentence: The refrain was easy to remember. |
| Lament | Definition: to mourn or grieve Synonym: mourn Antonym: celebrate Sentence: She lamented the loss of her pet. |
| Contentious | Definition: argumentative Synonym: quarrelsome Antonym: agreeable Sentence: They had a contentious debate. |
| Obsolete | Definition: outdated Synonym: old-fashioned Antonym: modern Sentence: That phone model is obsolete now. |
| Incongruous | Definition: out of place Synonym: mismatched Antonym: fitting Sentence: His bright hat looked incongruous at the formal event. |
| Profound | Definition: very deep or insightful Synonym: deep Antonym: shallow Sentence: She had a profound understanding of history. |
| Premonition | Definition: a feeling about the future Synonym: hunch Antonym: surprise Sentence: He had a premonition something bad would happen. |
| Opulence | Definition: great wealth Synonym: luxury Antonym: poverty Sentence: The palace showed opulence everywhere. |
| Austere | Definition: very strict or simple Synonym: strict Antonym: lenient Sentence: The teacher’s austere rules were hard to follow. |
| Idyllic | Definition: peaceful and perfect Synonym: peaceful Antonym: chaotic Sentence: They enjoyed an idyllic day at the lake. |
| Begrudging | Definition: reluctant or unwilling Synonym: reluctant Antonym: willing Sentence: He gave a begrudging apology. |
| Frivolous | Definition: silly or unimportant Synonym: trivial Antonym: serious Sentence: She spends money on frivolous things. |
| Somber | Definition: gloomy or dark Synonym: gloomy Antonym: cheerful Sentence: The room had a somber mood. |
| Acquiescence | Definition: agreement without protest Synonym: acceptance Antonym: refusal Sentence: They showed acquiescence to the new plan. |
| Metamorphosis | Definition: transformation or change Synonym: change Antonym: stagnation Sentence: The caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a butterfly is amazing. |
| Profane | Definition: vulgar or disrespectful Synonym: rude Antonym: sacred Sentence: He used profane language in anger. |
| Novice | Definition: beginner Synonym: learner Antonym: expert Sentence: She is a novice at playing chess. |
| Aloof | Definition: distant or detached Synonym: distant Antonym: friendly Sentence: He stayed aloof from the argument. |
| Callous | Definition: heartless or unfeeling Synonym: cruel Antonym: kind Sentence: The callous man ignored their pain. |
| Stoic | Definition: unemotional Synonym: calm Antonym: emotional Sentence: She remained stoic during the crisis. |
| Pragmatism | Definition: practical thinking Synonym: practicality Antonym: idealism Sentence: His pragmatism helped solve the problem. |
| Penitent | Definition: feeling sorry Synonym: remorseful Antonym: unrepentant Sentence: The penitent thief apologized. |
| Provocation | Definition: something that causes anger Synonym: taunt Antonym: peace Sentence: His provocation made her angry. |
| Mundane | Definition: boring or ordinary Synonym: dull Antonym: exciting Sentence: The job was mundane and repetitive. |
| Incongruity | Definition: mismatch or difference Synonym: inconsistency Antonym: harmony Sentence: There was an incongruity in his story. |
| Fecund | Definition: fertile or productive Synonym: fertile Antonym: barren Sentence: The fecund soil grew many plants. |
| Aversion | Definition: strong dislike Synonym: hatred Antonym: liking Sentence: She has an aversion to spiders. |
| Resigned | Definition: accepting something unpleasant Synonym: accepting Antonym: resisting Sentence: He was resigned to his fate. |
| Emphatic | Definition: forceful or clear Synonym: forceful Antonym: weak Sentence: She gave an emphatic answer. |
| Prudent | Definition: wise and careful Synonym: wise Antonym: reckless Sentence: It’s prudent to save money. |
| Wistful | Definition: nostalgic or longing Synonym: nostalgic Antonym: indifferent Sentence: He had a wistful look for his childhood. |
| Harbingers | Definition: signs of something to come Synonym: signs Antonym: surprises Sentence: Dark clouds are harbingers of a storm. |
| Clod | Definition: lump of earth Synonym: lump Antonym: grain Sentence: He stepped on a clod of dirt. |
| Dittie | Definition: short simple song Synonym: song Antonym: symphony Sentence: She sang a happy dittie. |
| Bane | Definition: cause of harm or ruin Synonym: curse Antonym: blessing Sentence: Mosquitoes are the bane of summer. |
| Stie | Definition: pigpen or small enclosure Synonym: pen Antonym: open space Sentence: The pigs stayed in their stie. |
| Arras | Definition: decorative tapestry Synonym: tapestry Antonym: blank wall Sentence: The castle walls had beautiful arras. |
| Bleak | Definition: grim or depressing Synonym: grim Antonym: hopeful Sentence: The future looked bleak. |
| Secular | Definition: nonreligious Synonym: worldly Antonym: religious Sentence: The school has a secular curriculum. |
| Laudable | Definition: worthy of praise Synonym: praiseworthy Antonym: shameful Sentence: Her efforts were laudable. |
| Assuage | Definition: to soothe or ease Synonym: soothe Antonym: worsen Sentence: The medicine helped assuage the pain. |
| Spurned | Definition: rejected Synonym: rejected Antonym: accepted Sentence: He was spurned by the group. |
| Epilogue | Definition: ending section of a book Synonym: afterword Antonym: prologue Sentence: The epilogue explained what happened next. |
| Condescension | Definition: attitude of superiority Synonym: superiority Antonym: respect Sentence: His condescension annoyed everyone. |
| Pugnacious | Definition: aggressive or combative Synonym: aggressive Antonym: peaceful Sentence: The pugnacious dog barked loudly. |
| Fervor | Definition: intense passion Synonym: passion Antonym: indifference Sentence: She spoke with great fervor. |
| Superfluous | Definition: extra or unnecessary Synonym: extra Antonym: necessary Sentence: The extra details were superfluous. |
| Imputation | Definition: accusation Synonym: accusation Antonym: praise Sentence: He denied the imputation. |
| Perverse | Definition: stubbornly wrong Synonym: stubborn Antonym: cooperative Sentence: He had a perverse sense of humor. |
| Deference | Definition: respect Synonym: respect Antonym: disrespect Sentence: They showed deference to the elders. |
| Effusiveness | Definition: strong enthusiasm Synonym: enthusiasm Antonym: reserve Sentence: Her effusiveness made everyone smile. |
| Broached | Definition: introduced a topic Synonym: introduced Antonym: avoided Sentence: He broached the subject carefully. |
| Corrosive | Definition: destructive or harmful Synonym: destructive Antonym: harmless Sentence: The chemical was corrosive to metal. |
| Concurrence | Definition: agreement Synonym: agreement Antonym: disagreement Sentence: There was concurrence on the decision. |
| Sadistic | Definition: cruel and enjoys pain Synonym: cruel Antonym: kind Sentence: The sadistic villain hurt others. |
| Feeble | Definition: weak Synonym: weak Antonym: strong Sentence: The feeble light barely shone. |
| Hypothetical | Definition: theoretical, imagined Synonym: theoretical Antonym: real Sentence: That is a hypothetical question. |
| Benevolent | Definition: kind and good Synonym: kind Antonym: cruel Sentence: She is a benevolent leader. |
| Anecdote | Definition: short story Synonym: story Antonym: essay Sentence: He told an amusing anecdote. |
| Lofty | Definition: noble or high Synonym: noble Antonym: lowly Sentence: He had lofty goals. |
| Wry | Definition: sarcastic or dry humor Synonym: sarcastic Antonym: sincere Sentence: She gave a wry smile. |
| Vain | Definition: conceited or proud Synonym: conceited Antonym: humble Sentence: He is vain about his looks. |
| Apathy | Definition: lack of interest Synonym: indifference Antonym: interest Sentence: The crowd showed apathy toward the speech. |
| Fetters | Definition: chains or restraints Synonym: chains Antonym: freedom Sentence: The prisoners wore fetters. |
| Repose | Definition: rest or relaxation Synonym: rest Antonym: activity Sentence: She found repose in the garden. |
| Rapture | Definition: great joy Synonym: joy Antonym: sadness Sentence: He was in rapture after winning. |
| Dastard | Definition: villain or coward Synonym: villain Antonym: hero Sentence: The dastard ran away from the fight. |
| Vile | Definition: disgusting or evil Synonym: disgusting Antonym: pleasant Sentence: The smell was vile. |
| Illicit | Definition: illegal Synonym: illegal Antonym: legal Sentence: They sold illicit goods. |
| Fickleness | Definition: inconsistency or changeability Synonym: inconsistency Antonym: stability Sentence: His fickleness made him unreliable. |
| Deplore | Definition: disapprove strongly Synonym: disapprove Antonym: approve Sentence: I deplore violence. |
| Platonic | Definition: nonromantic Synonym: nonromantic Antonym: romantic Sentence: They have a platonic friendship. |
| Piety | Definition: religious devotion Synonym: devotion Antonym: irreverence Sentence: Her piety was admired. |
| Succumb | Definition: to give in or yield Synonym: yield Antonym: resist Sentence: He succumbed to temptation. |
| Reproach | Definition: to scold or blame Synonym: scold Antonym: praise Sentence: The teacher reproached the student. |
| Patronize | Definition: to belittle or talk down to Synonym: belittle Antonym: support Sentence: Don’t patronize me. |
| Gratify | Definition: to please Synonym: please Antonym: upset Sentence: The gift gratified her. |
| Implore | Definition: to beg Synonym: beg Antonym: refuse Sentence: I implore you to listen. |
| Incense | Definition: to enrage Synonym: enrage Antonym: calm Sentence: His rude words incensed her. |
| Onerous | Definition: burdensome or hard Synonym: burdensome Antonym: easy Sentence: The task was onerous. |
| Consolation | Definition: comfort after loss Synonym: comfort Antonym: distress Sentence: She found consolation in friends. |
| Ultimatum | Definition: final demand Synonym: demand Antonym: request Sentence: They gave an ultimatum. |
| Accede | Definition: to agree Synonym: agree Antonym: refuse Sentence: He acceded to the plan. |
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