vocab 9

allocate

allocate

(verb) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute

ardent

(adjective) very enthusiastic, impassioned

assiduous

(adjective) persistent, attentive, diligent

brash

(adjective) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent

capricious

(adjective) subject to whims or passing fancies

chastise

(verb) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely

copious

(adjective) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose

deviate

(verb) to turn aside; to stray from a norm (noun) one who departs from a norm (adjective) differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional

emaciated

(adjective participle) unnaturally thin

exult

(verb) to rejoice greatly

gnarled

(adjective) knotted, twisted, lumpy

indemnity

(noun) a payment for damage or loss

inkling

(noun) a hint; a vague notion

limpid

(adjective) clear, transparent; readily understood

omnipotent

(adjective) almighty, having unlimited power or authority

palatable

(adjective) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption

poignant

(adjective) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell

rancor

(noun) bitter resentment or ill-will

sophomoric

(adjective) immature and overconfident; conceited

spontaneous

(adjective) arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance