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American Literature Vocabulary Enrichment

Enhance your understanding of American literature with this comprehensive vocabulary unit. Learn key terms through definitions and context to strengthen literary analysis skills.

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American Literature Vocabulary Enrichment

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 3 American Literature

  2. abominate • To have an intense dislike or hatred for • loathe • despise • detest -------------------------------- • cherish • esteem

  3. acculturation • the modification of the social patterns of one group or society by contact with those of another • blend • adaptation

  4. adventitious • resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause • accidental • incidental • fortuitous -------------------------------- • intrinsic • inherent

  5. ascribe • to refer to as a cause • to attribute • credit

  6. circuitous • roundabout • indirect • meandering • winding ---------------------------- • straight • direct

  7. commiserate • to sympathize with • have pity for • have sorrow for • empathize

  8. enjoin • to command • to direct • to prohibit -------------------------------- • to allow • to permit

  9. Expedite • To make easier • To accelerate • To speed up __________ • To hinder • To hamper

  10. expiate • to make amends • to make up for • to atone

  11. ferment • a state of great excitement • to produce alcohol by chemical action

  12. inadvertent • unintentional • accidental ---------------------- • deliberate • intentional

  13. nominal • existing in name only • too small to be considered or taken seriously • inconsequential -------------------------------- • real • excessive

  14. noncommittal • not decisive • not definite • unwilling to take a clear position • playing it safe -------------------------------- • definite • committed

  15. peculate • to steal something that has been given into one’s trust • to take improperly for one’s own use • embezzle • misappropriate

  16. proclivity • a natural or habitual tendency • propensity • natural bent -------------------------------- • inability • incapacity

  17. sangfroid • composure • coolness in trying circumstances • poise • self-assurance --------------------- • hysteria

  18. seditious • resistant to lawful authority • mutinous • rebellious ------------------------- • loyal • allegiant

  19. tenuous • lacking clarity or sharpness • of slight importance or significance • vague • hazy ---------------------------- • solid • substantial

  20. vitriolic • bitter • sarcastic • acerbic ------------------------- • honeyed • sugary

  21. wheedle • to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end • cajole • sweet-talk ---------------------------- • coerce • intimidate

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