AP Lit Vocab Flashcards

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banal

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lacking originality; stale

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Debonair

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elegant; suave

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3
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Disproportionate

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not properly balanced in size, shape, or amount

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4
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Ephemeral

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short-lived

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5
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Frothy

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foamy

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Hackneyed

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routine; overused

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Lustrous

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radiant; bright

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8
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Menial

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pertaining to work that is appropriate to a servant; servile

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Moderate

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not excessive; reasonable

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10
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Nebulous

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vague; lacking definite form

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11
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Nocturnal

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pertaining to or occurring at night

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12
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Perfunctory

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done with little interest or care

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Pious

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religious; devout

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14
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Potent

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powerful; convincing

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15
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Preposterous

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absurd; ridiculous

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16
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Provincial

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rural

17
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Quixotic

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unrealistic and impractical

18
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Raucous

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harsh; rough-sounding

19
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Secondary

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after the first

20
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Superfluous

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unnecessary; extra