sophomore vocabulary lesson #6

malefactor

criminal, someone who commits crime

prognosticate

to know ahead of time, to predict

aqueduct

large pipe for carrying water from a distant source

euphonious

having a pleasant sound, harmonious

abjure

to give up, renounce, under oath, rights or opinions

officious

helping without being needed, meddling; excessively forward in assuming authority

nonchalant

confident and unconcerned

elucidate

to explain, clarify, make clear

facetious

being funny during a serious time, not meant to be taken seriously or literally

garrulous

talkative, tending toward tedious chatter

indemnity

a payment for loss or damage

limpid

clear, transparent; easily understood

mercurial

characterized by unpredictable and rapid mood changes

Spartan

sternly disciplined and rigorously simple

reticent

not inclined to speak; restrained in expression

temerity

a somewhat foolish boldness

supple

bending easily

consecrate

to make or declare sacred, holy

tepid

no interest, moderatly warm, unenthusiastic

compunction

guilt, regret, remorse