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Vocab TKAM 1-9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Predilection | (Noun) A preference or special liking for something |
| Melevolent | (adj) Having or showing a wish to do harm to others. |
| Assuage | (Verb) Made an unpleasant feeling less intense |
| Vexations | (Noun)- Things that cause annoyance or worry |
| Cordially | (Adv)- In a warm and friendly manner |
| Dispensation | (noun)- an exemption from a rule or usual requirement |
| Contemptuous | (adj) Showing scorn or disrepsect |
| Tacit | (adj)- Understood without being stated directly |
| Augmented | (Verb)- Made greater in size,amount or degree |
| Furtive | (Adj)-done secretly or quietly to avoid being noticed |
| Impertinent | (adj)- Rude and now showing proper respect |
| Elapse | (verb)- (of time) pass or go by |
| Taciturn | (adj)-- reserved or uncommunicative in speech |
| Benigin | (adj)- gentle and kindly; not harmful |
| Audacity | (noun)- Bold sometimes reckless, willingness to take risks. |
| Articulate | (adj)- able to express ideas clearly and effectively |
| Apprehensive | (adj)- anxious or fearful about something that might happen |
| Malignant | (adj)- Harmful in intention or effect, dangerous |
| ambush | (N./v) - a surprise attack from a hidden position |
| Quelled | (verb)-put an end to, usually by forces |
| stoically | (adv)- enduring hardship without showing feelings or complaint |
| Auspicious | (adj)- conductive to success; favorable |
| contemptible | (adj)- deserving scorn or disrespect |
| Compensation | (n)- something given to make up a loss or damage |
| Provocation | (n)- an action or speech that makes someone angry |
| acrimonious | adj- bitter and sharp in tone |
| Condescension | (n)- an attitude of patronizing superiority. |