Thursday, December 13, 2007

Gabrielle Whip's Vocabulary

Goad- def- to prod or push a person into doing something. pos- verb. related words (s)- urge, prod, and push. Sentence- The devil goaded Eve into eating the forbidden apple from the Tree of Knowledge. Picture-



Capricious- def- Something done erratically or by whim or impulse. pos- adjective. related words (s)- erratic, flighty, and fickle. Sentence- The capricious two year old decided to fling his clothes off and run around the party naked. Picture-

Obviate- def- to anticipate, prevent, or eliminate. pos- verb. Related words (s)- preclude, avert, and anticipate. Sentence- The wreckless driver began to drive more cautiously after his fifth accident, in order to obviate the risk of a serious injury. picture-


Malady- def- an undesired, disordered disease to the body. pos- noun. related words (s)- illness, sickness, and affliction. Sentence- Pastor Vanderclocke prayed for healing of the maladies that were taking over the ill-elderly in our congregation. picture-


Felicity- def- Being abundantly happy. pos- noun. related words (s)- bliss, cheerful, and glee. Sentence- The felicity of the dancer after completing a flawless routine shined bright as she gave the glory to The Lord. Picture-