Goad
Definition- To drive or steer something in a forcing or painful manner.
Part of Speech- Verb
Sentence- The hunter goaded me with a spear.
Related Words- poke, pinch, prick
Capricious
Definition- characterized by impulsiveness
Part of Speech- Adjective
Sentence- The capricious child jumped off the cliff.
Related Words- unpredictable, impulsive, sudden
Obviate
Definition- to anticipate and prevent.
Part of Speech- Verb
Sentence- The accident obviated the cars from getting onto the highway.
Related Words- prevent, stop, prohibit
Malady
Definition- A disease, disorder, or virus.
Part of Speech- Noun
Sentence- In the hospital there are many maladies being treated.
Related words- sickness, ache, condition
Felicity
Definition- Being happy or something that causes happiness.
Part of Speech- Noun
Sentence- Going to school does not cause felicity.
Related Words- merry, joy, grumpy
1 comment:
Kelsie,
You have not identified your related words as synonyms, antonyms, or etymology. (-5)
"obviate" means to anticipate AND prevent..."The cars obviated getting into a traffic jam by avoiding the intersection where the accident occurred." (-1)
19/30 until I see pictures.
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