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Eng. Vocab Week 24
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| zephyr | a gentle breeze |
| zenith | the highest point, culminating point |
| zealous | fervent, filled with eagerness in pursuit of something |
| yoke | to join, link |
| wrath | vengeful anger, punishment |
| wizened | dry, shrunken, wrinkled |
| wistful | full of yearning; musingly sad |
| winsome | charming, pleasing |
| wily | crafty, sly |
| whimsical | fanciful, full of whims |
| wanton | undisciplined, lewd, lustful |
| wane | to decrease in size, dwindle |
| wallow | to roll oneself indolently; to become or remain helpless |
| vociferous | loud, boisterous |
| vocation | the work in which someone is employed, profession |
| vivacious | lively, sprightly |
| vituperate | to berate |
| vitriolic | having a caustic quality |
| viscous | not free flowing, syrupy |
| virtuoso | one who excels in an art; a highly skilled musical performer |
| vindictive | vengeful |
| vindicate | to avenge; to free from allegation; to set free |