Unit three Vocabulary Week Five

assiduous (adjective) diligent/tireless After years of assiduous training, Mandy won an Olympic gold medal. .

aver (verb) avow/declare The witness was asked to aver the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

cessation (noun) end/termination The cessation of fighting occurred when the white flag was waved.

denizen (noun) citizen Spongebob is a denizen of Bikini Bottom.

Equanimity (Noun) composure/level-headedness No matter how stressful the day, it is wise to maintain your equanimity.

iniquity (noun) wickedness The evil witch was filled with iniquity.

inordinate (adjective) excessive

mercurial (adjective) prone to rapid changes in mood People with bi-polar disorder have mercurial temperaments.

pecuniary (adjective) economic/financial Cousin Bill doesn’t trust banks with his pecuniary future.

tenable (adjective) reasonable/acceptable When selling a house, one must often wait months for a tenable offer.