AP LIt (Words and PRS) week 7 Flashcards
Analogous
comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared.
Brigand
a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains.
Emissary
a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Felicity
intense happiness.
Incendiary
(of a device or attack) designed to cause fires.
Plight
a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
Magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
Repartee
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.
Ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Venerable
accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
Countenance
a person’s face or facial expression.
Deposition
the action of deposing someone, especially a monarch.
Discursive
digressing from subject to subject.
Disdain
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt.
Epigram
a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.
