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Vocab AP Lit 3/4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apathy/Apathtic | Indifference, Passivity, Lack of interest |
| Frivolous | Shallow, No Purpose or Value |
| Quixotic | Exceedingly idealistic |
| Pernicious | Harmful effect gradual or subtle |
| Nefarious | Wicked, Criminal |
| Disparaging/Disparage | Little worth |
| Imprudent/Imprudence | Unwise action or decision |
| Capricous/Capriciousness | Sudden change in demeanor without any clear reason |
| Ubiquitous/Ubiquity | Present, Appearing, or Found everywhere |
| Circumvent/Circumvention | Away around, Avoid, or Outwit |
| Egregious | Outwardly bad |
| Dogmatic | Arrogant, Uncompromising |
| Enigma/Enigmatic | Mysterious, Difficult to interpret/understand |
| Fastidious | Emphasis on accuracy and detail |
| Sagacious | Mental discernment and good judgement |
| Benevolent/Benevolence | To do good, Well meaning, Kindly |
| Loathe/Loathing | Intense dislike or disgust |
| Ephemeral | Short time |
| Erroneous | Incorrect, Flawed, Mistaken |
| Surreptitious | secretively, Hidden |