English Vocab 10

combustible (combustion)

adjective capable of catching fire and burning ; inflammable noun the state or act of burning ; agitation

obscure

adjective difficult to see ; not noticeable ; far from public view ; lacking light

expeditious (expedition)

adjective done with speed and efficiency noun promptness or speed in accomplishing something

malicious (malice)

adjective motivated by hate or deliberate intent to harm noun desire to inflict harm or suffering because of hostility or meanness

balm

noun a soothing substance or one that gives relief

largess

noun the bestowing of gifts or the gift such as money

quench

verb to extinguish ; to put out ; to cool with liquid

requite

verb to make payment or to return

husband (husbandry)

verb to manage prudently and in a conservative manner noun the management of domestic affairs

prate

verb to talk idly or foolishly at great length