1. 1. brandish Verb Meaning: to shake or wave something as a weapon
Other form: same spelling for noun
She brandished the broom when she saw the rat…

2. 2. dispensation
Noun
Meaning: a general state or ordering of things; a system of commands and promises regulating human affairs
Other form: dispense (verb)
This is your dispensation and your truth…

3. 3. coiffure Noun Meaning: a manner of arranging or styling the hair
Other form: same spelling for verb
Nayeli’s coiffure was lovely and she felt ready…

4. 4. inadvertently Adverb Meaning: without intent
Other forms: inadvertent (adj.)
They inadvertently fueled the fire behind the public’s…

5. 5. grievously
Adverb
Meaning: characterized by severe pain, suffering or sorrow
Other form: grievous (adj.)
Last quarter, Rebi grievously disappointed his friends by…

6. 6. requisite Adverb Meaning: essential, necessary
Other forms: same spelling for noun
The requisite forms only needed to be signed for…

7. 7. capricious Adjective Meaning: marked by or disposed to do good
Different forms: capriciousness (noun)
Serena had a capricious expression on her face…

8. 8. callow Adjective Meaning: lacking adult sophistication
Other forms: same spelling for verb and noun
We realized Craig’s callow thinking would affect…

9. 9. miscreant Noun Meaning: one who behaves criminally or viciously
Other forms: same spelling for adj. and noun
Some said Kathie behaved like a miscreant, but…

10. 10. ostracize Verb Meaning: to exclude from a group by common consent
Other forms: ostracizing
The ugly duckling felt ostracized by…