American Lit Final Exam Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Quandary | state of perplexity or doubt |
| Somber | dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit |
| Exult | to rejoice greatly |
| Superficial | on or near the surface, shallow |
| Sophomoric | immature and overconfident; conceited |
| Sonorous | full, deep, or rich in sound |
| Commend | to praise, express approval |
| Chaos | great confusion, disorder |
| Chastise | to scold severely |
| Potent | powerful, highly effective |
| Placid | calm, peaceful |
| Decrepit | old and feeble; worn out, ruined |
| Apathy | a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest |
| Integrity | honesty, high moral standards |
| Obsolete | out-of-date, no longer in use |
| Omnipotent | almighty, having unlimited power |
| Misnomer | an unsuitable or misleading name |
| Guile | treacherous cunning, deceit |
| Omnivorous | eating every kind of food |
| Corrosive | eating away gradually, acidlike |
| Stark | harsh, unrelieved, desolate |
| Covet | to desire something belonging to another |
| Waive | to do without, defer, to give up voluntarily |
| Retribution | a repayment; a deserved punishment |
| Plagiarism | the passing off or using as one's own the writing of another person |
| Revel | to take great pleasure in |
| Rancor | a bitter resentment or ill-will |
| Crestfallen | discouraged, dejected, downcast |
| Vociferous | loud and noisy |
| Renegade | one who leaves a group; a deserter |
| Endemic | native or confined to a certain area |
| Clairvoyant | supernaturally perceptive |
| Turbulent | disorderly, riotous, violent |
| Martinet | a strict disciplinarian |
| Suave | smoothly agreeable or polite |
| Abhor | to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply |
| Squalid | filthy, wretched, debased |
| Fathom | to understand, get to the bottom of |
| Palatable | agreeable to the taste or sensibilities |
| Reprisal | an injury done in return for injury |
| Brash | prone to act in a hasty manner |
| Inkling | a hint; a vague notion |
| Gnarled | knotted, twisted, lumpy |
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