English Vocab January

Protuberant

adj
swelling out from the surface,

Tenure

Noun

The period of time holding it. (tenure in an office)

Menagerie

Noun

A collection of wild or unusual animals, especially for exhibition

Wallow

verb

(Of animals) To roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid insects, or spread scent

Nimble

Adj

Quick and light in movement or action

splay

verb

to spread out, expand, or extend

Vernacular

Noun

the native speech or language of a place

Contempt

Noun

the feeling with which a person regards
anything as worthless

Attrition

Noun

the gradual reduction in numbers without shrinking the workforce (someone resigns)

Regalia

Noun

The distinctive clothing worn and ornaments carried at formal occasions as an indication of status.