Vocab #4

pittance

a small amount

repugnant

disgusting

convivial

fond of partying; festive

galvanize

to excite or arouse action

eviscerate

take away a vital or essential part of

harangue

noisy, attacking speech; or to lecture someone aggressively

cacophony

harsh sounds

assiduous

hard-working

hubris

excessive pride

absolution

forgiveness; pardon; release

iconoclast

one who attacks common beliefs or institutions

platitude

a commonplace, stale, or trite remark

cavort

to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry

rancorous

bitter, hateful

venerate

to honor, to revere

acerbic

bitter, sharp in taste or temper

etymology

the study of word origins

effusive

emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative

fecund

fertile; productive

chimera

an illusion; a foolish fancy