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Cartoon Vocabulary (List 6)

1. incessant (adjective) continuing without interruption; nonstop
(in SIS unt)
Link: INSECTS AND ANTS

2. latent (adjective) laying hidden or undeveloped; potential
(LAYT nt)
Link: LAY TENT

3. eloquent (adjective) extremely expressive in speech, writing, movement
(EL oh kwent)
Link: ELEPHANT

4. diffident (adjective) lacking self-confidence; timid
(DIF ih dent)
Link: DIFFERENT

5. malcontent (adjective) dissatisfied with existing conditions
(mal kon TENT)
Link: CONTENT

6. eminent (adjective) standing out, renowned; distinguished; prominent
(EM ih nent)
Link: EMMA’S TENT

7. wince (verb) to flinch; to shrink back or start aside, as from pain
(wints)
Link: PRINCE

8. prudent (adjective) cautious; discreet; exercising good judgment
(PROOD ent)
Link: STUDENT

9. augment (verb) to make or become greater
(awg MENT)
Link: CEMENT

10. ebullience (noun) enthusiastic; bubbling with excitement
(ih BYOOL yents)
Link: BULL DANCE

Extra 5 words: fallacy, flourish, formidable, gargoyle, guerrilla