english vocab 5+6

levity

lightness of matter or speech

meander

to move aimlessly; wander lazily; stray

peripheral

of minor importance or relevance; irrelevant

vacillate

to sway indecisively between two opinions

eloquent

extremely expressive and persuasive

unobtrusive

not noticeable or eye catching

jargan

the specialized language of people in the same profession

substantiate

to prove or verify

dearth

a lack or shortage

copious

in plentiful supply

hindrance

an obstacle

cognizant

aware of

expedient

self-serving; convenient

lavish

extravagant

negligent

careless

scrutunize

to examine

kindle

to stir up; arouse

apall

to horrify; dismay

ludicrous

laughable

commiserate

to sympathize; express compassion