Vocab List #9 AP Lit
Order by
20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 penitent | a person who repents of sin |
| abashed | astonished |
| acerbic | acid in temper, mood, or tone |
| begrudging | looking upon with disapproval |
| blithe | happy lighthearted character |
| clipped | diminished, abbreviated in speech or writing |
| denunciatory | condemning tone |
| glum | dreary, gloomy |
| flummoxed | confused |
| laudatory | relating to, or expressing praise |
| rueful | sympathetic |
| smug | tidy in dress |
| vexed | irritated, annoyed |
| wry | having a bent or twisted shape |
| swaggering | showiness, elegance |
| cajole | persuaded with flattery or gentle urging |
| saccharine | overly sentimental, artificially sweet |
| tautological | repeating with different words |
| coarse | of ordinary or inferior quality |
| impish | mischievous |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.