5th box -Flashcards

(adj.) easy to shape or bend; pliable; The malleable material was formed into a U shape. The sculptor uses malleable substances to create complex masterpieces.

(n.) irreverence toward God; lack of respect; The bishop condemned the impiety of the celebrity's assertions. Impiety is evident in the way many people commit rude actions.

(adj.) skilled; practiced; The skilled craftsman was quite adept at creating beautiful vases and candleholders.

(adj.) clever, resourceful; His ingenious idea made it possible to double production at no extra cost.