American Lit Vocab List 3

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions

Excessive pride or self-confidence

Shrewdness and practical knowledge, especially in politics or business

Destroy (something, especially waste material) by burning

(especially of a young person) inexperienced and immature

(of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated

A person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer

Close and harmonious relationship in which people or groups understand each other well

Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator 

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

Disagreeable to taste, smell or look at

A fictitious name, especially one use by an author

Understood by few; mysterious or secret

A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate 

Deeply upset and agitated

A long series of wanderings or adventures, especially when filled with notable experiences 

Uncontrolled; unconstrainted

A feeling or state or intense excitement and happiness

Smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale

Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence and stylishness

Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt