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Lesson 17 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aspirant | a candidate. |
| engrossed | deeply involved; occupied. |
| flamboyant | showy; ostentatious. |
| improvise | to make up on the spot. |
| impunity | exemption from punishment. |
| indigent | poor; destitute. |
| opportune | favorable; suitable. |
| prodigy | a phenomenon. |
| profound | major; deep. |
| rail | to complain bitterly. |
| ragatta | a boat race. |
| shun | to reject; to snub. |
| subterranean | underground. |
| succumb | to yield; to submit. |
| viable | capable of living; achievable. |