AP Literature Vocab 121-135
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March 17, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 analogous | similar or corresponding in a manner that leads to the use of analogy. |
| brigand | an outlaw or bandit, esp. a member of a gang of robbers. |
| emissary | an agent sent to represent, or engage in some activity such as negotiations on behalf of, another person or group, esp. a government. |
| felicity | an instance or condition of great happiness; bliss. |
| incendiary | causing or having the potential to cause a fire |
| magnanimous | having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature. |
| plight | a state or situation, esp. an unhappy or unlucky one; predicament |
| repartee | a quick, clever reply; witty retort. |
| ubquitous | being or appearing to be in all places at the same time; omnipresent. |
| venerable | deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |
| countenance | facial expression or general appearance. |
| deposition | a sworn statement, usu. in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| discursive | ranging over numerous topics, esp. in an orderly or coherent way. |
| disdain | to regard or treat with contempt; scorn |
| epigram | a short, pithy, often paradoxical sentence. |
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