African American Lit. Vocab Quiz
Order by
20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Quintessential | Representing of the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. |
| Vilify | Speak or write about in absolutely disparaging manner |
| Insolent | Showing a rude and arrogant lack or respect. |
| Fractious | Easily irritated; bad-tempered. |
| Putrid | Very unpleasant; repulsive. |
| Contention | Heated disagreement. |
| Consummate | Perfect and complete in every respect |
| Insouciance | Casual lack of concern. |
| Paradox | An apparently contradictory statement that actually contains some truth |
| Intransigent | Unwilling or refusing to change one's views to agree about something. |
| Erudite | Having or showing great knowledge or learning. |
| Buttress | A source of defense or support. |
| Dissuade | Persuade someone not to take a particular course of action. |
| Aloof | Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. |
| Coalesce | Come together and form one mass or whole. |
| Resplendent | Brilliant; splendid in appearance; dazzling; glorious |
| Culpable | Deserving blame. |
| Divest | Deprive (someone) of power, rights or possessions. |
| Denounce | Publicly declare to be wrong or evil |
| Latent | Hidden, present but not realized. |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.