Spring Vocab  1

Proboscis- the trunk of an elephant.

Pantomime- the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc. by gestures without speech.

Proclivities- natural or habitual inclination or tendency.

Centrifuge- an apparatus that rotates at high speeds.

Odious- deserving or causing hatred.

Jargon- the language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular track, profession.

Ravenous- extremely hungry, famished.

Parlor- a room for the reception and entertainment of visitor's to one's home.

Stagnant- not flowing or running.

Cacophony- harsh disordenance of sound.

Tamped- to force in or down.

Flourish- to be in a vigorous state.

Plateau- a flat stand.

Rollick- to move or act in a carefree, frolicsome way.

Asylum- an institution for the maintenance and care of the mentally ill.