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Ben Franklin voca

Vocabulary words from B. Franklin's autobiography

QuestionAnswer
assiduous diligent, devoted, constant in application or attention
quagmire a bog having a surface that yields when stepped on
sonorous Having or producing a full, deep, or rich sound
prodigious Impressively great in size, force, or extent
perspicuity the quality of being easy to understand
diffidence The quality of lacking self-confidence
approbation Praise, commendation
affable Easy to speak to; approachable
lampoon A broad satirical piece that is strongly personal in its flavor and ridicule
libel Any written, printed, or pictorial statement that damages a person by defaming his character or exposing him to ridicule
fractious Inclined to make trouble; unruly
conundrum A problem admitting of no satisfactory solution
knave An unprincipled, crafty man
milliner A person who makes, trims, designs, or sells women's hats
ingenious Displaying inventive skill or imagination; clever
amiable Good-natured, friendly, agreeable
Sundry various, several, miscellaneous
captious Marked by a disposition to find fault and make petty criticisms
felicity Great happiness, bliss
croakers People who grumble or habitually predict evil
pecuniary Consisting of or pertaining to money
debauch To cause to forsake allegiance
eminent Outstanding in performance or character
efficacious Capable of producing the desired effect
acquiesce To consent or comply passively or without protest
indefatigable untiring; tireless
rectitude Moral uprightness
incorrigible Incapable of being corrected or reformed
multifarious Having great variety
inculcate To teach or impress by forceful urging or frequent repitition; instill
indolent Disinclined to work; habitually lazy
jocose Given to good-humored joking
calumniate To make false statements about; slander
alacrity Cheerful willingness; eagerness
capacious Spacious; roomy
sagacious Possessing or showing sound judgment and keen perception; wise
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