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