AP LITERATURE VOCABULARY QUIZZES 8 ACT-Level Words to be Spelled Correctly & Used in Context 1 Grammar Concept 3-5 Literary Terms VOCAB 1 (September 2 nd ) 1. Connotation (n)- the emotional meaning of a word based on the words/ideas surrounding it 2. Denotation (n)- the literal definition of a word 3. Trait (n)- a distinguishing quality or characteristic 4. Intrepid (adj)- feeling no fear, very bold or brave 5. Rudimentary (adj)- involving or limited to basic principles 6. Antagonize (v)- to cause someone to become hostile 7. Resolute (adj)- firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion 8. Attribute (v)- to regard something as being caused by someone or something VOCAB 2 (September 9 th ) 1. Analyze (v)- to examine in detail in order to interpret and explain 2. Ruminate (v)- to meditate or muse, to chew the cud 3. Infer (v)- to understand based on evidence rather than from clear statements 4. Assert (v)- to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully 5. Ponder (v)- to think about something carefully 6. Cognizant (adj)- having knowledge or being aware of 7. Articulate (adj)- able to express ideas clearly and effectively; writing or speech is clear and easy to understand 8. Discursive (adj)- analyzing many different things, often in an unorganized way VOCAB 3 (September 16 th ) 1. Presage (v)-to give or be a sign of something that will happen in the future 2. Errant (adj)- deviating from the regular or proper course 3. Subversive (adj)- intending to overthrow, destroy, or undermine an established or existing system 4. Censure (v)- to express severe disapproval of, typically in a formal statement 5. Callous (adj)- insensitive, indifferent, unsympathetic 6. Filial (adj)- of or due from a son or daughter, usually refers to a sense of duty 7. Eminent (adj)- successful, well-known and respected 8. Imminent (adj)- happening very soon VOCAB 4 (September 23 rd ) 1. Nefarious (adj)- extremely wicked or villainous 2. Eclipse (v)- to make someone or something less important or popular 3. Demean (v)- to cause a severe loss in a person s respect for someone or something 4. Pernicious (adj)- having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way 5. Plight (n)- a condition or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one
6. Barrage (n)- the bombardment of someone with something (usually questions, comments, or insults) 7. Inundated (adj)- being overwhelmed with something 8. Vexed (adj)- annoyed, frustrated, or worried VOCAB 5 (September 30 th ) 1. Malady (n)- any disorder or disease of the body, especially a chronic one 2. Paradoxical (adj)- a statement of seeming contradiction 3. Apprehensive (adj)- anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen 4. Sardonic (adj)- grimly mocking or cynical 5. Obstruct (v)- to get in the way of; prevent 6. Cumbersome (adj)- large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use 7. Deleterious (adj)- causing harm or damage 8. Churlish (adj)- rude in a mean-spirited and surly way REVIEW QUIZ (October 7 th ) For this quiz, study all vocabulary words, grammar concepts, and literary terms from quizzes 1-5. VOCAB 6 (October 14 th ) 1. Analogous (adj)- comparable, typically in a way that makes the nature of the things compared clearer 2. Ambiguous (adj)- open to more than one interpretation, having a double meaning 3. Sensory (adj)- relating to the physical senses; perceived by the senses 4. Profound (adj)- very great or intense emotion or idea 5. Depict (v)- to show or represent 6. Trivial (adj)- of little value or importance 7. Muse (n)- the source of inspiration for a creative artist, also a Greek goddess who presides over art 8. Nuance (n)-a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc. VOCAB 7 (November 4 th ) 1. Poignant (adj)- evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret 2. Elegiac (adj)- expressing sorrow or lamentation 3. Idyllic (adj)- charmingly simple or rustic, often referring to country life 4. Lyrical (adj)- expressing the writer s emotions in an imaginative and musical way 5. Admonish (v)- to caution, advise, or counsel against something 6. Consecutive (adj)- following continuously in unbroken or logical sequence 7. Wistful (adj)- characterized by longing, yearning 8. Engross (v)- to absorb all the attention or interest of VOCAB 8 (November 18 th ) 1. Didactic (adj)- intended for instruction, teaching 2. Laudatory (adj)- containing or expressing praise 3. Amity (n)- a friendly relationship 4. Mutability (adj)- the quality of being changeable
5. Minute (adj)- extremely small (pronounced MY-noot) 6. Ethereal (adj)- extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world 7. Fleeting (adj)- lasting for a very short time 8. Colloquial (adj)- language used in ordinary conversation, not formal VOCAB 9 (December 2 nd ) 1. Copious (adj)- large in quantity, abundant, plentiful 2. Sundry (adj)- various or diverse 3. Impute (v)- to attribute a quality or action to someone or something 4. Proficient (adj)- competent/skilled in doing or using something 5. Integrate (v)- to combine one thing with another so that they become a whole 6. Sustainable (adj)- able to be maintained at a certain rate/level 7. Principle (n)- a fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior 8. Discrepancy (n)- a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts VOCAB 10 (December 9 th ) 1. Conceivable (adj)- capable of being imagined or grasped mentally 2. Engender (v)- to be the source or cause of something 3. Commence (v)- to begin 4. Substantiate (v)- to prove the truth of something 5. Dismissive (adj)- feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration 6. Euphoric (adj)- characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness 7. Fervent (adj)- having or displaying a passionate intensity 8. Nostalgic (adj)- longing for the past REVIEW QUIZ (December 16 th ) For this quiz, study all of the vocabulary words, grammar concepts, and literary terms from quizzes 1-10. VOCAB 11 (January 27 th ) 1. Skeptical (adj)- not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations 2. Astute (adj)- having an ability to accurately assess situations/people and use this for one s advantage 3. Veracity (n)- accuracy, truthfulness 4. Caustic (adj)- sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way 5. Void (n)- a completely empty space 6. Unctuous (adj)- being an excessively flattering person, oily 7. Coronation (n)- the ceremony of installing a new king 8. Ominous (adj)- giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen VOCAB 12 (February 3 rd ) 1. Derisive (adj)- expressing contempt or ridicule 2. Jocund (adj)- cheerful and lighthearted 3. Incredulous (adj)- unwilling or unable to believe something
4. Morose (adj)- sullen and ill-tempered 5. Facetious (adj)- not meant to be taken seriously or literally, amusing, humorous 6. Orient (v)- to align or position something to a known point or landmark 7. Anecdote (n)- a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person 8. Omit (v)- to leave out or exclude, either intentionally or forgetfully VOCAB 13 (February 10 th ) 1. Incendiary (adj)- tending to stir up conflict 2. Digress (v)- to leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing 3. Potent (adj)- having or wielding force or authority 4. Obstinate (adj)- stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion, despite attempts to persuade one to do so 5. Rogue (n)- a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel 6. Misogynistic (adj)- exhibiting hatred or mistreatment of women 7. Enmity (n)- a state of deep-seated ill-will 8. Vituperative (adj)- characterized by violent condemnation or denunciation VOCAB 14 (February 17 th ) 1. Propitious (adj)- giving or indicating a good chance of success 2. Avert (v)- to turn away or aside 3. Perturbed (adj)- thrown into a state of agitated confusion 4. Arduous (adj)- requiring strenuous effort, difficult and tiring 5. Antics (n)- playful tricks or pranks 6. Contrive (v)- to work out a plan, to devise 7. Lunacy (n)- foolish or senseless behavior 8. Enigmatic (adj)- difficult to interpret or understand, mysterious VOCAB 15 (February 24 th ) 1. Transcendent (adj)- going beyond ordinary limits, surpassing, excelling 2. Bear (v)- to endure an ordeal or difficulty 3. Disposition (n)- a person s inherent qualities of mind and character 4. Epiphany (n)- a sudden insight into the true nature of something, usually initiated by a simple experience 5. Innate (adj)- existing in one from birth; inborn 6. Alacrity (n)- brisk and cheerful readiness 7. Latent (adj)- existing but not yet developed or obvious, hidden or concealed 8. Diffident (adj)- modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence REVIEW QUIZ (March 3 rd ) For this quiz, study all of the vocabulary words, grammar concepts, and literary terms from quizzes 1-15. VOCAB 16 (March 10 th ) 1.Vacillate (v)- to waver in mind or opinion, be indecisive 2.Impervious (adj)- unable to be affected by something/someone
3.Capricious (adj)- led by a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change 4. Extricate (v)- to free or remove from entanglement or difficulty 5. Suppress (v)- to keep in or repress a feeling 6. Quandary (n)- a state of uncertainty, a dilemma 7. Mundane (adj)- common and therefore boring, unimaginative 8. Pique (v)- to excite interest or curiosity VOCAB 17 (March 17 th ) 1. Verisimilitude (n)- the appearance of being true or real 2. Paragon (n)- a person who is a model of excellence, someone of exceptional merit 3. Petulant (adj)- showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over a trifling annoyance 4. Malleable (adj)- able to be easily molded and shaped (can refer to materials or a type of personality) 5. Unscrupulous (adj)- without principles or conscience 6. Impeccable (adj)- without fault or error 7. Amends (n)- compensation for a loss, damage, or injury of any kind 8. Feigned (adj)- not genuine VOCAB 18 (March 24 th ) 1. Indoctrinated (adj)- having accepted a set of beliefs without question, having been brainwashed 2. Insurrection (n)- organized opposition to authority 3. Regimented (adj)- strictly controlled 4. Furtive (adj)- marked by quiet caution and secrecy 5. Proliferate (v)- to grow rapidly 6. Deprive (v)- to remove or withhold something from a person s enjoyment or possession 7. Infallible (adj)- incapable of failure or error 8. Evade (v)- to escape using trickery or cleverness VOCAB 19 (March 31 st ) 1. Paradigm (n)- a typical example of something, a model 2.Feckless (adj)- lacking initiative or strength of character, irresponsible 3. Suppliant (adj)- making or expressing a plea (describes a person s face/expression) 4. Scrupulous (adj)- diligent, thorough, extremely attentive to details 5. Affront (v)- to insult especially to the face by behavior or language 6. Pinnacle (n)- the highest point of success, power, or fame 7. Respite (n)- a delay for a time, especially for anything distressing, an interval of relief 8. Suffice (v)- to be adequate, to satisfy VOCAB 20 (April 7 th ) 1. Manifest (v)- to display or show, to demonstrate 2. Allay (v)- to diminish or put at rest, to relieve or alleviate 3. Acquiesce (v)- to accept something reluctantly but without protest 4.Capitulate (v)- cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand, surrender
5. Perpetual (adj)- occurring repeatedly, so frequently as to seem endless and uninterrupted 6. Rescind (v)- to take back a former belief or statement, to revoke 7. Omniscient (adj)- having complete awareness and unlimited knowledge 8. Impasse (n)- a position or situation from which there is no escape, deadlock FINAL REVIEW QUIZ (April 28 th ) For this quiz, study all of the vocabulary words, grammar concepts, and literary terms from quizzes 1-20.