The Gift of the MagiVocabulary List

Agile (adj.)Able to move quickly and easily

The football player was drafted because he is agile and light on his feet.

Assertion (n.)A statement

Based on your assertion, I understand your opinion about the new decree.

Cascade (n.)A waterfall

The mist released by the cascade is one of the most amazing sights at Niagara Falls.

Chronicle (n.)A record of events

Our aunt has kept a chronicle of our family’s important stories.

Covet (v.)To greedily wish for

I coveted my neighbor’s new car because my car is old and not working well.

Inconsequential (adj.)Of no importance

Maybe she hadn’t thought of it because it seemed inconsequential at the time.

Instigate (v.)To stir up or provoke

Even though they were both fighting, her sister got in trouble because she instigated the argument.

Predominate (adj.)Most important or frequent

The mayor is the predominant figure in every town.

Prudence (n.)The use of good judgment or

commonsense.

When I practice prudence, I weigh the pros against the cons.

Vestibule (n.)A small entryway within a

building

He waited for his date in the vestibule.