Tommy S's vocab

Goad
Verb
Definition- To prod an animal with a long pointed stick
Related Words- beg, prod, force
Sentence- The rancher goad’s a cattle with a pole.

Capricious
adjective
Definition- to make sudden changes
Related Words- patchy, flighty, mercurial
Sentence- Capricious people make impulsive decisions.

Obviate
Verb
Definition- To eliminate or prevent something
Related Words- preclude, avoid, anticipate
Sentence- Taking cold medicine prevents the common cold.

Malady
Noun
Definition- Any disorder or unwanted disease
Related Words- illness, vomiting, affliction
Sentence- Asthma is a malady many suffer from.

Felicity
Noun
Definition- happiness or contentment
Related Words- ecstasy, cheerfulness, delight
Sentence- A boy experiences felicity when he gets a puppy.