Week 10 Vocabulary Mr. Matzka

jeopardize (v) to put into hazard or risk

jubilation (n) a feeling of great happiness

karma (n) fate, destiny based upon what is deserved

kinship (n) a natural connection or family relationship

kiosk (n) a small structure with one or more sides open.

lackadaisical (adj) lacking energy

lambaste (v) to give a scolding

lax (adj) irresponsible, not diligent

layman (n) a person without detailed knowledge of a particular subject

lionize (v) to treat a person as a celebrity

lineage (n) descendants of a particular ancestor or family

litigate (v) to try in court

lyrical (adj) expressive of emotions and the quality of a song or poem

logistics (n) the management of the details of an operation

lobby (v) to try to prompt legislative action; to exert influence