TKAM Chptrs 14-19 Flashcards
Inaudible
Not audible; can not be heard
Indulged
Gave in to ones pleasures; Had what one wanted
Obscure
Not clearly expressed; hard to understand
Peculiarities
Strange or unusual qualities
Penitentiary
Prison for criminals
Perish
To be destroyed; die
Placid
Pleasantly calm or peaceful; quiet
Quarrel
An angry dispute or disagreement
Resignation
The act of resigning; withdrawing
Acrimonious
Bitter stinging or caustic in nature or speech
Corroborating
Making more certain; double checking; conspiring
Countenance
Appearance
Frank
Direct and unreserved in speech
Edification
Intellectual spiritual or moral improvement
Grudge
A feeling of resentment or ill-will
Gullet
The esophagus; throat
Lurched
Staggered; stumbled
Profane
Hold contempt for usually towards God or sacred principles
Scrutiny
A thorough searching; a close examination or inquiry
Subpoena
Summons for witnesses or evidence before the court
Acquainted
Familiar; having personal knowledge of