Unit 9 Flashcards
ardent
burning with passion
allocate
to set apart for a specific purpose; to distribute
assiduous
marked by care and persistent effort
brash
lacking in sensitivity or tact
capracious
characterized by or subject to whim; impulsive and unpredictable
chastise
to punish as by beating
copious
plentiful, abundant
deviate
a person whose behavior is different from what is acceptable;
to take a different course
emaciated
extremely thin, especially as a result from starvation
exult
to rejoice greatly; to be jubilant or triumphant
gnarled
knotty and misshapen; usually from age or work
indemnity
compensation for damage, injury suffered, or loss
inkling
a hint, vague notion
limpid
easily intelligible; clear
omnipotent
possessed of universal and unlimited power