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Ch. 3 TKAM vocab

QuestionAnswer
onslaught attack
speculation form a theory without strong evidence
dispensation exemption from a rule or to bend a rule.
irk irritate or annoy
cordially warm and friendly
expounding to explain the meaning of something
erratic uneven pattern or movement
tranquility peace or calm state
retrieve to bring back.
Sprint run at a full speed over a short distance
Iniquity immoral or unfair behavior
flinty a hard stare.
persevere to continue and keep on going
Furor outbreak of public anger or excitement
contentious causing an argument
contemptuous scournfull and intolerance
Diminutive vey small
disperse to spread over a wide area
fraught an action resulting in something undesired.
monosyllabic consisting of one syllable, short words usually due to reluctance
fractious difficult to control; irritable and quarrelsome.
amiable displaying friendly and pleasant manner
crackling bread corn bread
compromise to settle dispute by making agreements for both sides, each side makes change.
disapprobation strong disapproval.
gravely serious or solemn personality.
aloft up in the air.
auspicious favorable, given a sign of future success.
Created by: echicksrule
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