TKAM vocab Flashcards
Altercation
noun- a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public
uncompromising
adj- showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one’s ways or opinions
obliquely
adv- indirectly
curtness
noun-the fact of appearing rude because very few words or used, or because something is done quickly/abruptly
edification
noun- the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually
infallible
adj- incapable of making mistakes/being wrong
acrimonious
adj- (typically of speech or debate) angry and bitter
Expunge
verb-erase or remove completely
Candid
adj- truthful and straightforward, frank
impudent
adj- not showing due respect for another person
ascertain
verb- find something out for certain
assuage
verb- make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
taciturn
adj- (of a person) reserved/uncommunative in speech, saying little
Predilection
noun- a preference or special liking for something
vapid
adj- offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
contentious
adj- causing/likely to cause an argument (controversial)
unfathomable
adj-incapable of being fully explored/understood
deportment
noun-a persons behavior/attitude
vehemently
adv-in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner, with great feeling
cantankerous
adj- bad tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
