Unit 17: Boling

Arcane

known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure

Indolent

having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; lazy

Labyrinth

an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult

to find one's way or to reach the exit; a maze

Captivate

to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or

excellence

Verbose

Characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy

Cantankerous

Disagreeable to deal with; argumentative

Adroit

cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious

Flagrant

shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring

Feckless

ineffective; incompetent; having no sense of responsibility

Radiant

emitting rays of light; shining; bright with joy and hope

Ramrod

to direct, supervise, and control

Malevolent

wishing evil or harm to another or others; malicious

Serene

calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled

Scamper

to run or go hastily, quickly; or playfully

Concurrent

occurring or existing simultaneously or side by side

Bombastic

high-sounding; pompous; pretentious

Collaborate

to work together; cooperate, as on a literary work or film

Emphatic

strongly expressive in words or action

Callous

insensitive, unsympathetic, emotionally hardened

Glower

to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger