Catalyst

n. a person, thing, or agect that causes or speeds up a reaction or change without itself being changed

syn: mechanism; vehicle; means

Jargon

n. vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people

syn: terminology; lingo

Judicious

adj. showing sound judgment

syn: sensible; wise; careful

ant: foolish; impractical; prejudicial

Foible

n. a minor weakness in charicter

syn: fault; shortcoming

Benediction

n. the act of blessing

ant: curse; maladiction

Frivolous

adj. trivial; silly

syn: inconsequential; vain

ant: vital; important

Alacrity

n. liveliness; willingness; eagerness

syn: enthusiasm; readiness; zeal

ant: slowness; reluctance

Deify

v. to make a god of; to look upon or to worship as a god

syn: idolize; worship

ant: abhor; detest

Carnage

n. bloody and extensive slaughter

syn: bloodshed; slaughter

Impel

v. to push into motion

syn: urge; force; propel; drive

ant: restrain

Epitaph

n. an inscription on a tombstone; a breif comment about a deceased person

Harp

v. to persist in talking continuously

syn: ramble; complain

Lateral

adj. of or relating to the side

syn: sideways

Pallid

adj. pale; faint in color

syn: colorless

ant: hearty; robust

Impetuous

adj. acting suddenly without thought

syn: impulsive; rash

ant: planned; careful