Vocab List #5 by esther and m

atonement (n)

- the reconciliation of God and humankind through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ

- reparation for an offense or injury

atrophy (n)

a wasting away or progressive decline

cliche (n)

something that has become overly familiar or commonplace

clientele

a body of clients

dexterity (n)

skill or quickness in mental or physical activity

diacritical (adj)

capable of distinguishing

effulgence (v)

to shine forth, to radiate

gumption (n)

enterprise, initiative

habiliments (n)

characteristic apparatus or dress of an occupation or occasion

intransigent (adj)

characterized by refusal to compromise or abandon an extreme position or attitude

intrepid (adj)

characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance

meander (n)

a winding path or course

melodrama (n)

characterized by extravagant action and emotion, overdramatic

parochial (adj)

confined or restricted as if within the borders of a parish; limited in range or scope

parody (n)

a feeble or ridiculous imitation

protuberate (v)

to swell or bulge

sedulity (n)

activity accomplished with careful perseverance

sedulous (adj)

diligent in application or pursuit

vacillate (v)

to waver in mind, will, or feeling

vacuous (adj)

empty; marked by a lack of ideas or intelligence