Vocabulary 5

1.Astute- wise, shrewd

2.Lucrative- profitable, money-making

3.Debilitate- to weaken

4.Cajole- to coax

5.Risqué- “almost” improper

6.Copious- plentiful

7.Tepid- lukewarm

8.Coquette- a flirt

9.Toxic- poisonous

10.Affect- to influence

11.Trepidation- fear

12.Abyss- bottomless pit

13.Frugal- thrifty

14.Parody- a humorous imitation

15.Harass- to annoy or bother

16.Agnostic- one who expresses ignorance of God

17.Ascertain- to find out for sure

18.Gregarious- fond of company

19.Arduous- difficult

20.Diaphanous- sheer