The Student Vocab (200-209) Flashcards
precarious
adj
dependent on unknown conditions; characterized by a lack of security/stability; not safe, strong, or steady
prudence
n
the ability to discipline and govern oneself through the use of reason; carefulness
tempestuous
adj
stormy, turbulent
malleable
adj
capable of being extended/shaped by beating with a hammer or other similar tools; capable of being altered/controlled by outside forces/influences; extremely adaptable
pious
adj
having/showing strong devotion to God/a religion
edict
n
a proclamation having the force of law; a decree issued by a sovereign/other authority
compulsory
adj
required; mandatory; obligatory
scant
adj
barely sufficient in amount/quantity; not abundant; meager
unfettered
adj
released from physical/mental bonds; unrestrained
capricious
adj
subject to/indicative of sudden and unpredictable changes; erratic