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TKAMB Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| consult (v) | seek information from; to refer to for information |
| unsullied (adj) | not soiled; clean |
| foray (n) | a quick or sudden attack |
| tyrannical (adj) | characteristic of an absolute ruler or rule; having supreme power |
| condescend (v) | do something that is considered below one's dignity; humble oneself |
| relevation (n) | en enlightening or astonishing disclosure |
| expound (v) | add details, as to an account or detail |
| inquisitive (adj) | curious, interested |
| peculiar (adj) | beyond or deviating from the usual or expected |
| aggregate (adj) | sum total; whole amount |
| chicanery (n) | unethical methods, trickey; deception |
| delerterious (adj) | harmful, damaging, injurious |
| disputatious (adj) | inclined to fight, be argumentative, or to debate |
| fetter (v) | to restrict be shackling or chaining |
| heterogeneity | state of being dissimilar, composition from unlike elements |
| indomitable (adj) | unable to be dominated or conquered |
| irresolute (adj) | unsure of how to proceed |
| metaphorically (adv) | compared non-literally |
| prodigy (n) | one with exceptional talents or powers; an extraordinary accomplishment |
| panacea (n) | cure-all; remedy for all ills |
| rebuff (n/v) | (n): a blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a person making advances (v): to snub or refuse bluntly |
| resilient (adj) | ability to return to formal state; flexible |
| scapegoat (n) | someone who takes the blame for others |
| spurious (adj) | false or deceitful |
| tractable (adj) | easily managed or controlled; docile; yielding |