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AP Lit vocab quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Obsequious | excessive eagerness to please- kiss ass |
| Gratuitous | uncalled for, inappropriate, unnecessary- behavior, ideas, comments |
| Quixotic | unrealistic/ideal/hopeful view of reality- doesn't describe people |
| Obtuse | lack of sensitivity/emotional intelligence |
| Frivolous | not deserving of serious attention, senseless- doesn't describe people |
| Imprudent | unwise decision/action after lack of consideration for consequences |
| Prudent | acting with caution when making judgement and decisions |
| Ephemeral | lasting for a short time, brief, temporary |
| Ambivalent | mixed/contradictory feelings about a person, choice- not behavior |
| Clandestine & Superstitious | kept secret because it's not approved of in societal norms |
| Erroneous | wrong, incorrect, mistaken, flawed |