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AP Literature Vocab Words
Words for the weekly Monday tests
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08/08/2005

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epistle
Definition
A letter, especially a formal one.
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oration
Definition
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
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indifferent
Definition
Having no particular interest or concern; apathetic: indifferent to the sufferings of others.
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dismounts
Definition
To get off or down, as from a horse.
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auxiliary verb
Definition
A verb, such as have, can, or will, that accompanies the main verb in a clause and helps to make distinctions in mood, voice, aspect, and tense.
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participle
Definition
A form of a verb that in some languages, such as English, can function independently as an adjective, as the past participle baked in We had some baked beans, and is used with an auxiliary verb to indicate tense, aspect, or voice, as the past participle baked in the passive sentence The beans were baked too long.
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transitive verb
Definition
a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical
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intransitive verb
Definition
a verb (or verb construction) that does not take an object
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flourish
Definition
To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
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metaphor
Definition
comparison without using like or as
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paradox
Definition
a self-contradiction
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understatement
Definition
a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to
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simile
Definition
comparison using like or as
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adhominem argument
Definition
A Latin phrase which means "directed at the man."
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condemnation
Definition
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as
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pharisaical
Definition
Hypocritically self-righteous and condemnatory.
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stratagems
Definition
A military maneuver designed to deceive or surprise an enemy.
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prelates
Definition
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop.
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