Vocabulary 3

adamant (adj): determined (Adam Ant)

contend (verb): to argue, struggle, vie (can't end)

furtive (adj): secretive (fur tip)

heinous (adj): evil (hang us)

ingenuous (adj): inexperienced (ingenious)

loath (adj): reluctant, unwilling (load)

loathe (verb): hate, despise (H-A-T-E)

pompous (adj): snobby (pom poms)

terse (adj): brief, of few words ('tsers)

volatile (adj): explosive (volley tile)

Vocabulary 2

fervor (noun):  enthusiasm, passion   (fever, forever)

meander (verb):  wander, roam, stroll   (me and her)

jaunty (adj.):  lively, perky, sprightly    (“jointy”)

scrutinize (verb):  examine, inspect   (screwed-in eyes)

sublime (adj.):  excellent, magnificent  (sub lime)

affable  (adj.):    friendly, easygoing  (a fable)

potent  (adj.):    powerful  (patent)

wax (verb):  grow, increase  (ball of wax/moon phases)

wane (verb):  shrink, decrease  (Wayne)

castigate (verb):  scold, punish  (curse the gate)

Vocabulary 1

capricious (adj.):  unpredictable (cap riches)

lugubrious (adj.):  sad, mournful (Lou Goober’s)

meticulous (adj.):  extremely careful, thorough (me ticklish)

benevolent (adj.): kind, generous (Ben Elephant)

loquacious (adj.):  talkative (low gray shoes)

exuberant (adj.):  joyous  (ex-zoo bear aunt)

prodigious (adj.):  very large, massive  (pro dishes)

frugal (adj.):  careful with money, thrifty  (few gulls)

disperse (verb):  spread around, scatter  (this purse)

tenacious (adj.):  persistent, determined  (tennis shoes)