#9 Definitions Flashcards
to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute
allocate
very enthusiastic, impassioned
ardent
persistent, attentive, diligent
assiduous
prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent
brash
subject to whims or passing fancies
capricious
to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely
chastise
abundant; plentiful; wordy; verbose
copious
to turn aside; to stray from a norm;
one who departs from norm
differing from norm, heterodox, unconventional
deviate
unnaturally thin
emaciated
to rejoice greatly
exult
knotted, twisted, lumpy
gnarled
a payment for damage or loss
indemnity
a hint; a vague notion
inkling
clear, transparent; readily understood
limpid
almighty, having unlimited power or authority
omnipotent
agreeable to the taste or one’s sensibilities; suitable for comsumption
palatable
deeply, affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell
poignant
bitter resentment or ill-will
rancor
immature and overconfident; conceited
sophomoric
arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance
spontaneous