Vocab Unit 9

Allocate

Allocate

Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.

Location

A particular place or position.

Locate

Discover the exact place or position of.

Dislocate

Disturb the normal position of (something, typically a joint in the body).

Locale

A place where something happens or is set, or that has particular events associated with it.

Assiduous

Showing great care and perseverance.

Sedentary

Tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.

Residue

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

Supersede

Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.

Subside

Become less intense, violent, or severe.

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Caprice

A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.

Capriciously

In a manner that is impulsive and unpredictable.

Capriccioso

(Music) Played in a free, lively, and capricious manner.

Capric

Relating to or characteristic of a goat.

Copious

Abundant in supply or quantity.

Copy

A thing made to be similar or identical to another.

Copiously

In large quantities.

Copyist

A person who makes copies, especially of handwritten documents or manuscripts.

Copycat

(Informal) A person who copies another's behavior, dress, or ideas.

Indemnity

Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden.

Indemnify

Compensate (someone) for harm or loss.

Indemnification

The action of indemnifying or the condition of being indemnified.

Indemnitee

A person who receives indemnity or is protected from loss.

Indemnitor

A person or entity that provides indemnity.

Sophomoric

Pretentious or juvenile.

Sophisticated

Having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.

Philosophy

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

Sophistry

The use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.

Sophist

A person who reasons with clever but fallacious and deceptive arguments.