Vocabulary Lesson 18

Santa Clause is a very jovial character. Genial and jolly Santa Clause is a very jovial character.

Police officers have a very specific jurisdiction. Authority or power Police officers have a very specific jurisdiction.

To set on fire; to arouse Kindle To set on fire; to arouse Those two seem to have kindled a new relationship.

Cut off from the sea; surrounded by land Landlocked Cut off from the sea; surrounded by land Many countries are landlocked and are surrounded on all sides by other bodies of land.

Theft; the criminal act of stealing something Larceny Theft; the criminal act of stealing something Memphis is one of the country’s leaders in grand larceny.

Very generous; very elegant Lavish Very generous; very elegant When I win the lottery I will buy a very lavish house.

Summertime is a very lax time of year for both students and teachers Carefree or careless Summertime is a very lax time of year for both students and teachers

Capable of causing death Lethal Capable of causing death Taking too many prescription drugs can be lethal

A legal responsibility Liability A legal responsibility Most insurance companies offer liability insurance

Maintenance Upkeep of something Most schools have maintenance workers on staff to keep the building in working order