TKAM List 2 Flashcards
aberration
something strange that rarely occurs
innate
already present
ingenuous
shows a childlike innocence, trust, openness
ensuing
result of something that happened
lineament
part of a person’s face
auspicious
favorable situation, good
tarry
take your time leaving
tacit
implied or understood without question
cleave
cutting or splitting, sticking together
invective
harsh abusive language
respective
something of their own
tentatively
hesitantly
quell
to suppress or overcome
arbitrate
a neutral third party helps end a conflict
inordinate
excessive
contemporary
happening at the same time or now
aloof
isn’t warm and friendly
obstreperous
noisy, aggressive, defiant
edification
designed to improve
trousseau
collection of clothing and linens
placidly
calm manner
don
put on as in clothing or hats
hearten
things that cheer you up
benign
gentle, kind, mild, or unharmful