Jennifer's Vocab

Goad
1. Description: To puncture with a pointed stick.
2. Part of Speech: It is a verb.
3. Picture: Separate
4. Related words include: annoy (synonym), arouse (synonym), and drive (synonym).
5. Sentence: He tried to goad his enemy in a fight.

Capricious
1. Description: Characterized by an unpredictable occurrence.
2. Part of Speech: It is an adjective.
3. Picture: Separate
4. Related words include: variable (synonym), consistent (antonym), and steady (antonym).
5. Sentence: The capricious snowfall occurred in July.

Obviate
1. Description: To anticipate something and prevent it from happening.
2. Pat of Speech: It is a verb.
3. Picture: Separate
4. Related words include: avert (synonym), hinder (synonym), and avoid (synonym).
5. Sentence:She obviated the confrontation at the mall when she saw her old best friend.

Malady
1. Description: A disease or disordered condition of the body.
2. Part of Speech: It is a noun.
3. Picture: Separate
4. Related words include: sickness (synonym), illness (synonym), and affliction (synonym).
5. Sentence: The malady took a toll on his health.

Felicity
1. Description: An instance of happiness or something that causes overall happiness.
2. Part of Speech: It is a noun.
3. Picture: Separate
4. Related words include: cheerfulness (synonym), joy (synonym), and exhilaration (synonym).
5. Sentence: Her felicity hinted that she was excited about something.