AP Lit

Question 1

allocation

Answer 1

the action or process of distributing something

Question 2

ascetic

Answer 2

characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-disciple and abstention

Question 3

beguile

Answer 3

charm of enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

Question 4

crass

Answer 4

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Question 5

defray

Answer 5

provide money to pay (a cost or expense)

Question 6

dint

Answer 6

an impression or hollow in a surface

Question 7

enjoin

Answer 7

instruct or urgent (someone) to do something

Question 8

envoy

Answer 8

a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission

Question 9

interloper

Answer 9

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong

Question 10

vicarious

Answer 10

experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person

Question 11

admonish

Answer 11

warn or reprimand someone firmly

Question 12

lassitude

Answer 12

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Question 13

akimbo

Answer 13

having the hand on the hip and the elbow turned outward

Question 14

licentious

Answer 14

promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

Question 15

muse (noun)

Answer 15

a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration

Question 16

muse (verb)

Answer 16

to ponder lightly

Question 17

pecuniary

Answer 17

relating to or consisting of money

Question 18

plight

Answer 18

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

Question 19

presumptuous

Answer 19

(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

Question 20

subversive

Answer 20

undermine the power and authority of

Question 21

vacuous

Answer 21

having or showing lack of thought or intelligence; mindless