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TKAM Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| assuage | to soothe, calm, or mollify |
| taciturn | dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner |
| imprudent | not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash |
| indigenous | originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native |
| expound | to make a detailed statement |
| benign | having a kindly disposition; gracious |
| asinine | foolish, unintelligent, or silly; stupid |
| elucidate | to provide clarification; explain |
| uncouth | strange and ungraceful in appearance or form |
| venue | the scene or locale of any action or event |
| fey | being in unnaturally high spirits, as were formerly thought to precede death |
| volition | the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing |
| eccentricity | an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct |
| facade | the front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one |
| vehement | characterized by rancor or anger; violent |
| duress | forcible restraint, especially imprisonment |
| bovine | stolid; dull |
| irascible | characterized or produced by anger |
| martyr | a person who undergoes severe or constant suffering |
| acquiescence | the act or condition of acquiescing or giving tacit assent; agreement or consent by silence or without objection; compliance |