today's vocab:

un·al·loyed adj.

1. Not in mixture with other metals; pure.
2. Complete; unqualified: unalloyed blessings; unalloyed relief.

ped·a·gogue n.

1. A schoolteacher; an educator.
2. One who instructs in a pedantic or dogmatic manner.

frivolity n.
1. the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible [ant: earnestness]
2. something of little value or significance [syn: bagatelle]
3. acting like a clown or buffoon.

de·jec·tion n.

1. The state of being dejected; low spirits.
2. Evacuation of the intestinal tract; defecation.

en·gen·ded v.

1. To bring into existence; give rise to: "Every cloud engenders not a storm" (Shakespeare).
2. To procreate; propagate.

dip·tych n.

1. A work consisting of two painted or carved panels that are hinged together.
2. An ancient writing tablet having two leaves hinged together.
3. A list of names, originally contained on such a tablet, of living and dead Christians for whom special prayers are made during the liturgy in many eastern and western churches.

shroud·ed, v.

1. To wrap (a corpse) in burial clothing.
2. To shut off from sight; screen. See Synonyms at block.

sa·ti·at·ed adj.

1. satisfied, as one's appetite or desire, to the point of boredom.


tac·i·turn adj.

1. inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.
2. dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner.

So I've read about half way through my book but these words came up and I couldn't remember what they meant so I thought I'd give myself some vocab!