vocab 2- the alchemist

Capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Intuitive

using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious

Balk

hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking

Obligation

something by which a person is bound to do certain things, and

which arises out of a sense of duty or results from custom, law, etc.

Immense

extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

Descend

move or fall downward.

Vanity

xcessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements

Vow

a solemn promise.

Discern

detect with the senses

Penitent

feeling regret for one's sins; repentant