Kirsten's Vocab

Goad
POS: Noun/Verb
Description: To push or drive forward. A pointed object used to push something.
Related Words: spur (s), push (s), impel (s)
Sentence: The rancher used a goad to get the cows into the fence.

Capricious
POS: Adjective
Description: Impulsive or unpredictable.
Related Words: variable (s), flighty (s), constant (a)
Sentence: The weather in Michigan is very capricious.

Obviate
POS: Verb
Description: To anticipate, prevent, or eliminate.
Related Words: preclude (s), avert (s), anticipate (s)
Sentence: Susie wore a helmet to obviate the risk of getting hurt.

Malady
POS: Noun
Description: Any disorder or disease of the body.
Related Words: illness (s), ailment (s), affliction (s)
Sentence: The nurse gave Susie medicine to cure her malady.

Felicity
POS: Noun
Description: A state of happiness.
Related Words: happiness (s), bliss (s), depression (a)
Sentence: After the wedding the couple was in marital felicity.