Vocab for high school students 10

facetious (adj.)

given to joking; not to be taken seriously; witty

Bea meant it when she said she was quitting the team. She was not being facetious.

fatigue (v.)

tire; exhaust; weary

Why not take the elevator? Climbing the stairs will fatigue you.

infallible (adj.)

incapable of error; sure; certain; absolutely reliable

When Phil disputes my answer or I question his, we take it to our math teacher. We consider her judgment infallible.

pilfer (v.)

steal (in small amounts)

The shoplifter was apprehended after pilfering several small articles.

shallow (adj.)

not deep

Nonswimmers must use the shallow Dart of the pool.

vocation (n.)

occupation; calling; business; trade;

Ruth is studying to be a nurse. Bob plans to enter teaching. I, however, have not yet chosen a vocation.