TKaM Vocab Terms
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- assuaged
- having been calmed, eased or pacified
- apothecary
- an individual who prepares or sells drugs or medicines; a pharmacist
- Taciturn
- Usually or habitually untalkative
- repertoire
- The range of skills, aptitudes, or special accomplishments of an individual or group
- vapid
- lacking energy, animation, or interest; dull or boring
- malevolent
- having or exhibiting ill will; wishing to harm others; malicious
- nebulous
- lacking definite form or limits; vague; unclear
- condescended
- to treat or deal with people in a patronizing or superior manner
- indigenous
- originating and living n an area or environment; native
- wallowing
- to great pleasure in; to luxuriate in; to revel
- illicitly
- acting in a manner that is prohibited, banned, or unlawful
- impressionistic
- related t one's emotional response rather than to a rational or reasoned response
- entailment
- a legal situation regarding the use of inherited property
- vexations
- a source or cause of annoyance or distress
- dispensation
- the act of dispensing, of handing or giving out
- cordially
- acting with warmth or sincerity; in a kindly or friendly manner
- tranquility
- the quality or state of being calm and peaceful; serenity
- iniquities
- severe injustices; immoral acts or sins
- flinty
- unyielding; uncompromising; stern
- contemptous
- feeling contempt towards another; scornful or derisive
- contentious
- likely to argue and create a controversy; belligerent
- diminutive
- extremely small; tiny; petite
- fractious
- inclined to make trouble; untruly or difficult to control
- judiciously
- in a careful or thoughtcul manner; acting with deliberation or wisdom
- disapprobation
- strong disapproval; moral condemnation
- auspicious
- suggesting a favorable outcome; propitious
- arbitrated
- to judge or settle a dispute or disagreement
- melancholy
- sadness or depression of the spirit; gloom
- benign
- showing gentleness and kindness
- tacit
- suggested by actions rather than by words; unspoken
- pestilence
- a usually fatal disease or widespread epidemic
- benevolence
- an inclination to perform kind, generous acts
- placidly
- in an undisturbed or calm manner; calmly
- asinine
- completely foolish or silly; ridiculous
- edification
- intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement; enlightenment
- unfathomable
- unable to be understood or comprehended; incomprehensible
- aberrations
- deviations or changes from what is normal or expected
- deportment
- manner of conduct; behavior
- obstreperous
- noisily and stubbornly defiant; rebellious
- invective
- insulting or abusive language
- rudiments
- fundamental or basic elements, principles, or skills
- philippic
- a verbal attack consisting of harsh or abusive language; a tirade
- umbrage
- a sense of being insulted; offense
- rectitude
- moral uprightness; righteousness
- palliation
- the act of making something seem less serious or severe; a relief from distress
- undulate
- to move up and down in a wave-like motion
- habiliments
- clothing or dress associated with a particular place or office
- ecclesiastical
- of or related to a church or religious institution
- impedimenta
- objects that impede, slow down, or clutter
- denunciation
- a public attack or condemnation; a public censure
- austere
- strict or severe in discipline
- formidable
- inspiring awe, admiration, and wonder
- prerogative
- the exclusive right or privilege to command, decide, rule, or judge
- obliquely
- in an indirect or evasive manner; indirectly
- acquiescence
- passive assent or agreement without protest
- eludicate
- to make clear or plain through explanation or discourse; to clarify
- temerity
- foolish disregard for one's safety; bravado
- furtive
- characterized by stealthy; shifty
- irascible
- easily angered; short-tempered