Vocab (Allocate, Ardent, Assiduous, etc.)

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brash

(adj.) prone to act in a hasty manner

capricious

(adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies

chastise

(v.) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely

exult

(v.) to rejoice greatly

allocate

(v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute

deviate

(v.) to turn aside from a course; to stray

Omnipotent

almighty, having unlimited power or authority

Rancor

bitter resentment or ill-will

limpid

clear, transparent; readily understood

sophomoric

immature and overconfident; conceited

Gnarled

knotted, twisted, lumpy

copious

(adj.) abundant; plentiful

Palatable

(adj.) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption.

Spontaneous

(adj.) arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance

Poignant

(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell

assiduous

(adj.) persistent, attentive, diligent

emanciated

(adj.) unnaturally thin

ardent

(adj.) very enthusiastic

Inkling

a hint; a vague notion

indemnity

a payment for damage or loss


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