Brandon's Vocab

Goad
1. To urge
2. Force someone to do something
3. Annoy or urge someone
Part of Speech
Goad is a verb.
Picture:
http://whysnape.tripod.com/annoy.jpg
Synonyms
Annoy, arouse, and drive.
Sentence: I was goaded into cheating by my friend.

Capricious
1. Subject to whim
2. Erratic
Part of Speech
Capricious is an adjective.
Picture:
http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/cza0818l.jpg
Synonyms
Fickle, flighty, and unreasonable.
Sentence: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.

Obviate
1. To anticipate
2. To prevent mistakes or injuries
Part of Speech
Obviate is a verb.
Picture:
http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/amc0269l.jpg
Synonyms
Anticipate, block, and avert.
Sentence: We obviated the risk of injury while rock climbing by wearing helmets.

Malady
1. Any disorder or disease
2. Undesired condition
Part of Speech
Malady is a noun.
Picture:
http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/cgr0207l.jpg
Synonyms
Ache, infection, and affliction.
Sentence: He is suffering from some strange malady.

Felicity
1. State of being happy
2. Source of happiness
Part of Speech
Felicity is a noun
Picture:
http://thephoenix.com/uploadedImages/The_Phoenix/Life/HappyMoneyGuy.gif
Synonyms
Bliss, chearfulness, and delight
Sentence: The felicity in which he spoke made everyone around happy.