American Literature Vocab Q2 L3

Front

to take back, cancel

Back

rescind

Front

Displaying disrespect in a scornful way

Back

sardonic

Front

Affecting or influencing everything

Back

pervasive

Front

Gradually decrease in value or intensity

Back

wane

Front

Reappearing theme in a creative person's work or style

Back

motif

Front

To respect or worship someone or something.

Back

venerate

Front

Request or ask for something

Back

solicit

Front

Exclude someone

Back

ostracize

Front

no longer in use

Back

obsolete

Front

to conquer a problem or obstacle

Back

surmount