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L.A. Vocab #2
LA Vocab
| Question | Answer | Part of Speech | Link | Example Caption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ablution | Cleansing with water as a religious act; liquid used in such an act | noun | Solution | The solution to baby's ablution |
| Elocation | Art of public speaking | noun | Execution | Elocation of execution |
| Writhe | To cause to twist or bend; suffer as in pain | verb | Ride | Wild horses writhe when cowboys ride |
| Pedestrian | Ordinary; Moving on foot | adjective | Pedestrian | Pedestrian pedestrians |
| Carrion | Dead or rotting flesh | noun | Carry On | Carrion carry on luggage |
| Pinion | Bind the wings so as to not fly; to confine | noun/verb | Pin | the pins pinioned the wings |
| Kismet | Fate | noun | Kiss Me | kiss me, baby, it's kismet. |
| Ambivulence | Indecision; Experiencing contradictory emotions | noun | Ambulence | Ambivulence between two ambulences |
| Attrition | Gradual reduction or weakening | noun | Fishin' | Over fishin' can lead to attrition |
| Edification | Enlighten; Instruct | noun | Ed on Vacation | Ed getting edification on vacation |