AP Lit Vocab

Definition: long and tiresome // Synonyms: dullness, boredom, monotonous

Definition: to make less severe // Synonyms: alleviate, relieve, soothe

Definition: indifferent due to familiarity // Synonyms: nonchalant, apathetic, bored

Definition: to have deep thoughts // Synonyms: ponder, deliberate, meditate

Definition: a great difference // Synonyms: gap, variation, distinction

Definition: wanting to avoid activity or exertion // Synonyms: lazy, inactive, idle

Definition: destroy an established system // Synonyms: rebellious, disruptive, overthrow

Definition: very hot and dry // Synonyms: scorching, sizzling, scalding

Definition: capable of holding much // Synonyms: abundant, roomy, large

Definition: during the day // Synonyms: daily, everyday, daytime

Definition: behavior that displays a lack of good judgment // Synonyms: error, folly, mistake

Definition: indicating a good chance of success // Synonyms: beneficial, fortunate, prosperous

Definition: an excessive amount of something // Synonyms: plethora, surplus, overkill

Definition: hands on the hips and elbows turned outward // Synonyms: crooked, angular, slanted

Definition: a moving force // Synonyms: catalyst, impulse, stimulant

Definition: stretched out with face on the ground // Synonyms: flat, horizontal, reclining

Definition: ability to produce a desired result // Synonyms: efficiency, capability, competence

Definition: wicked or criminal // Synonyms: heinous, sinful, vile

Definition: attendants accompanying a high-ranking person // Synonyms: entourage, crew, train

Definition: to warn or reprimand someone firmly // Synonyms: scold, criticize, berate

Definition: lack of energy // Synonyms: fatigue, inactivity, exhaustion

Definition: a letter // Synonyms: card, memo, note

Definition: a loud, unpleasant noise // Synonyms: loud, clamor, clash

Definition: sudden changes of mood or behavior // Synonyms: impulsive, careless, unpredictable

Definition: subject to no further debate or dispute // Synonyms: commanding, assertive, bossy

Definition: strong expression of disapproval // Synonyms: blame, object, rebuke

Definition: amusing in an odd way // Synonyms: eccentric, entertaining, whimsical

Definition: impossible to stop or prevent // Synonyms: relentless, unstoppable, unalterable

Definition: to conceal one's true motives // Synonyms: disguise, camouflage, conceal

Definition: related to money // Synonyms: financial, monetary, business

Definition: to impede or hinder // Synonyms: obstruct, restrict, limit

Definition: persuade someone to do something by flattery // Synonyms: deceive, dupe, seduce

Definition: full of sadness // Synonyms: mournful, sorrowful, gloomy

Definition: a gain to regular salary or wages // Synonyms: reward, benefit, advantage

Definition: a burial place for human remains // Synonyms: tomb, catacomb, grave

Definition: not easily excited // Synonyms: apathetic, desensitized, emotionless

Definition: a bad or unfortunate situation // Synonyms: trouble, predicament, dilemma

Definition: home providing care for the sick // Synonyms: shelter, clinic, ward

Definition: a person making a plea to someone in power // Synonyms: seeker, petitioner, beggar

Definition: lacking flavor // Synonyms: dull, bland, uninteresting

Definition: lack of intelligence // Synonyms: airhead, blank, vacant

Definition: a feeling of guilt // Synonyms: regret, sympathy, pity

Definition: at the point of death // Synonyms: mortal, fading, passing

Definition: intended to teach // Synonyms: academic, instructive, educational

Definition: an action causes outrage or offense // Synonyms: insult, outrage, put-down

Definition: to diminish or put at rest // Synonyms: ease, calm, compose

Definition: vulgar or indecent in speech // Synonyms: foul-mouthed, raw, abusive

Definition: a situation with no escape // Synonyms: stalemate, dilemma, deadlock

Definition: violent, noisy commotion of a crowd // Synonyms: turmoil, agitation, hassle

Definition: to beat quickly and strongly // Synonyms: flutter, pulsate, tremble

Definition: lacking courage // Synonyms: afraid, timid, cowardly

Definition: source that inspires an artist // Synonyms: aesthetic, motivation, inspiration

Definition: excessive devotion to someone // Synonyms: flattery, worship, praise

Definition: alternate between different opinions // Synonyms: waver, fluctuate, sway

Definition: deserving public disgrace // Synonyms: humiliating, embarrassing, shameful

Definition: having an insensitive disregard // Synonyms: uncaring, cruel, unsympathetic

Definition: shameless, overly bold // Synonyms: forward, unashamed, blatant

Definition: an official order // Synonyms: proclamation, ruling, regulation

Definition: to cough or spit out // Synonyms: hawk, spew, expel

Definition: of similar character // Synonyms: related, comparable, equivalent

Definition: sexually unrestrainted // Synonyms: desirous, lewd, lustful

Definition: making a judgment before knowing all the facts // Synonyms: arrogant, smug, pushy

Definition: to support or help prove // Synonyms: validate, authenticate, confirm

Definition: bad-tempered or irritable // Synonyms: grouchy, crabby, irascible

Definition: lacking determination or strength // Synonyms: useless, incompetent, inept

Definition: concealment of one's thoughts // Synonyms: deceit, dishonesty, lying

Definition: activity in addition to one's profession // Synonyms: hobby, pastime, sideline

Definition: to examine a part of the body by touch // Synonyms: caress, feel, massage

Definition: roaming in quest of stealing valuable items // Synonyms: loot, raid, ransack

Definition: a person's facial features // Synonyms: appearance, look, expression