Vocab List 1

Front 1

venerable

Back 1

adjective
worthy of respect because of advanced age, dignity
My venerable grandpa sits at the head of the table because we all respect him so much.

Front 2

puerile

Back 2

adjective
foolish for a grown person to say or do; childish; immature
My grandparents think its funny to laugh at the old lady crossing the street, but i consider it puerile.

Front 3

levity

Back 3

noun
lack of proper seriousness
When my mom was having a serious conversation with me I started to laugh; this levity made my mom very angry.

Front 4

frugal

Back 4

adjective
not wasteful
My frugal mom saved coupons allowing her to have a good deal at the market.

Front 5

antipathy

Back 5

noun
feeling intense dislike
When the girls were making fun of the kid with challenges it brought out great antipathy towards them.

Front 6

charlatan

Back 6

noun
one who poses as an expert in a skill or profession for which he is not qualified
My mom is a charlatan who poses as a pilot.

Front 7

avocation

Back 7

noun
a hobby
Playing basketball is an avocation which I enjoy doing with my friends.

Front 8

doughty

Back 8

adjective
brave; strong and able
The doughty solider fought in battle with his own life at risk.

Front 9

elucidate

Back 9

verb
to make clear; explain
My mother made me elucidate what happened in the fight at school.

Front 10

indolent

Back 10

adjective
lazy
I was indolent when I was lying on the couch when i was supposed to be doing homework.