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AP lit vocab week 3
lit vocab for week 3
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English
11th Grade
09/02/2009

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Term
ambivalent
Definition
adj-

characterized by a mixture of opposite feelings or attitudes.
Term
histrionic
Definition
adj-

deliberately overly dramatic.
Term
propound
Definition
verb-

to put forward for consideration.
Term
aphorism
Definition
noun-

a brief saying embodying a moral.
Term
flippant
Definition
adj-

showing inappropriate casualness.
Term
ardent
Definition
adj-

intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic.
Term
haughty
Definition
adj-

condescendingly proud
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indignant
Definition
adj-

angered at something unjust or wrong.
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prudent
Definition
adj-

exercising good judgment or common sense.
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bantering
Definition
noun-

a witty and teasing conversation
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