Unit 9 Vocab Flashcards
allocate
to set apart for a special purpose
ardent
burning with passion
assiduous
marked by care and persistent effort
brash
lacking sensitivity or tract
capricious
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
emacited
extremely thin
exult
to rejoice greatly
gnarled
knotty and misshapen, usually from age or work
indemnity
compensation for damage, loss, or injury suffered
inkling
a hint, vague notion
limpid
easily intelligible; clear
omniotent
possessed of unlimted and universal power
palatable
acceptable to the taste; sufficiently agreeable in flavor to be eataen
poignant
deeply and emotionally affecting, very touching
rancor
bitter, long-lasting resentment
sophomoric
exhibiting great immaturity and lack of judgement
spontaneous
not planned in advance; impulsive
