TKAM notecards Flashcards
Amiable
Having or displaying a friendly and pleasent manner.
Aloof
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Benevolence
The quality of being well meaning; kindness
Temerity
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity
Indicted
Formally accused of or charged with a serious crime.
Vehement
Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
Obliged
Legally or morally bound to an action or course of action; indebted or grateful
Ascertaining
Finding (something) out for certain; making sure
Inconspicuous
Not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous or noticable
Formidable
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
Edification
The instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually
Acrimonious
Angry or bitter
Countenance
A person’s face or facial expression
Duress
Threats, Violence, Constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgement
Squalid
Extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
Eccentricities
The quality of being eccentric; an unorthodox/unusual act, habit, or thing
Recluse
A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people
Eluded
Evaded or escaped from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or a cunning way; failed to be grasped or remembered by; failed to be attained by
Connived
Secretly allowed (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur
Cynical
Believing that people are motivated by self interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
