TKAM Flashcards
assuage
to make (something, such as an unpleasant feeling) less painful, severe, etc.
chattel
something such as a slave, piece of furniture, tool, etc. that a person owns other than land or buildings
predilection
a natural liking for something, a tendancy to do or to be attracted to something
taciturn
tending to be quiet, not speaking frequently
apprehensive
afraid that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. feeling or showing fear about the future
illicit
unlawful, illegal
dispensation
permission to break a law, or an official promise you have made. release from a rule, vow or oath
erratic
acting, moving or changing ways that are not expected or usual. not consistent or regular
fraught
full of
persevere
to continue doing something or trying to do it even though it is difficult
auspicious
showing or suggesting that future sucess is likely
quell
to end or stop something
edify
to educate or enlighten
bewilderment
confusion
ramschakle
in very bad condition that needs to be repaired
ascertain
to learn or find out something such as information or the truth
perpetual
continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping
aberration
something such as a problem or type of behavior that is unusal or unexpected
unfathomable
impossible to understand
provocation
an action or occurrence that causes someone to become angry or to begin to do something
feeble
very weak or not good enough
inconsipicious
not very easy to see or notice
apoplectic
very angry and excited
interdict
to ban or prohibit