Lesson 1 Vocab

Abstinence

Def: The act of doing nothing

Ambulatory

Def: Able to walk; up and about

Diatribe

Def: A bitter or abusive criticism

Didactic

Def: Intended to instruct, guide or teach

Diffident

Def: Timid, shy, lacking confidence

Garrulous

Def: Very talkative

Mandatory

Def: Required, obligatory

Morbid

Def: Preoccupied with gruesome or gloomy matters; grisly

Munificent

Def: Very generous in giving, lavish

Scoff

Def: To show derision or mocking attempt