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TKAM Vocab Part 1
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Assuage | make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense |
| predilection | preference for something; a bias in favor of |
| foray | a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory |
| indigenous | native to the area |
| conferred | have discussions; exchange opinions |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| condescension | show feelings of superiority; patronize |
| diminutive | extremely or unusually small |
| Auspicious | conducive to success; favorable |
| Evasion | escape or avoid, esp. by cleverness or trickery |
| Placidly | (of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited |
| Edification | the instruction of a person morally or intellectually |
| Prowess | skill or expertise in a particular activity or field |
| Ascertaining | find (something) out for certain |
| Aberrations | a departure from what is normal or expected |
| Quelled | put an end to (usually by force) |