Vocab #4

Caste -n-an endogamous and hereditary social group limited topersons of the same rank
The caste that the family belonged to forced them to go to the back of the line.

Precipice -n- a very steep rock face or cliff

A rock climber made it to the top of the mountain, looked down, and almost fell off the precipice.

Ruminating -v- think deeply about
The doctor was ruminating about an illusive cure for his terminally ill patient. 

Adage -n- a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth
The old adage that women are more resilient than men is very true.
Magnanimity -adj- very generous or forgiving, esp. toward a rival
The magnanimity that was expressed by the victim's family to the killer was inspiring.
Axiomatic -adj- self-evident or unquestionable 
The axiomatic document clearly explained how to bake a cookie. 

Ignominy -n- public shame or disgrace
The ignominy of someone catching you pick your nose is horrible.
Mollified -verb- appeased the anger or anxiety of someone
I mollified my fathers anger by cleaning the house and saying sorry 2000 times.
Intrinsically -adv- belonging naturally
The dog intrinsically knew how to pee on a fire hydrant.
Cajolery -n- persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
The kid tried to use cajolery to convince his mom that going to a rave was alright.