Vocab(R and J)

• 1. trifling (adj) - small, unimportant
• 1. saucy (adj.) - bold, impudent, insolent
• 1. languish (verb) - to become less intense, to wane or abate
• 1. pernicious (adj.) - having a bad effect, damaging or detrimental
• 1. portentous (adj.) - ominous, threatening evil
• 1. prodigious (adj.) - marvelous, miraculous, wondrous
• 1. valiantly (adv.) - in a brave, courageous, or bold manner
• 1. assail (verb) - to attack with violent blows, to assault verbally
• 1. posterity (noun) - succeeding for future generations
• 1. jest (verb) - to joke, prank
• 1. impetuous (adj.) - capable of sudden action, emotion or violence, brash, impulsive
• 1. judicious (adj.) - possessing sound judgment, cautious, shrewd
• 1. garish (adj.) - marred by excessive ornamentation; gaudy
• 1. chide (verb) - to scold, rebuke, reprimand
• 1. idolatry (noun) - extreme devotion or worship of a person or thing
• 1. invocation (noun) - a prayer like speech; also conjuring or calling up of spirits
• 1. rancor (noun) - feelings of ill will, hatred, enmity, animosity
• 1. repose (noun) - time when one can relax
• 1. dissembler (noun) - one who hides himself or puts on a false appearance
• 1. jocund (adj.) - cheerful, merry
• 1. puling (adj.) - whining, whimpering
• 1. agile (adj.) - well-balanced and quick on one’s feet, nimble
• 1. discord (noun) - lack of harmony
• 1. beguile (verb) - to deceive or cheat
• 1. intercession (noun) - a plea on another’s behalf, a mediation