TKAM Vocab 5-8

Question 1

Benevolence

Answer 1

desire to do good to others; an act of kindness

Question 2

Perplexity

Answer 2

a state of being confused or uncertain

Question 3

Shambles

Answer 3

any scene of destruction or disorder

Question 4

Dire

Answer 4

causing or involving great fear or suffering; indicating disaster or misfortune

Question 5

Hermaphrodite

Answer 5

an animal or plant having both male and female reproductive organs

Question 6

Caricature

Answer 6

exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics

Question 7

Libel

Answer 7

a written or oral defamatory statement of representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression

Question 8

Perpetrate

Answer 8

to commit

Question 9

Aberration

Answer 9

deviating from the ordinary; mental irregularity or disorder especially of a minor or temporary nature (a lapse from a sound mental state)

Question 10

Unfathomable

Answer 10

not able to be completely understood

Question 11

Hone

Answer 11

to sharpen; to make more acute or effective (improve)

Question 12

Meditative

Answer 12

contemplative

Question 13

Render

Answer 13

to cause to be or become

Question 14

Cleave

Answer 14

to adhere firmly and closely

Question 15

Ascertain

Answer 15

to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine

Question 16

Incomprehensible

Answer 16

impossible to understand or comprehend; unintelligible

Question 17

Pilgrimage

Answer 17

a journey to a holy place; a journey to a special or unusual place

Question 18

Malignant

Answer 18

disposed to cause harm, suffering or distress deliberately

Question 19

Dismemberment

Answer 19

to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of

Question 20

Quibbling

Answer 20

the act of using petty criticisms or objections

Question 21

Prowess

Answer 21

a : exceptional bravery or ability

b : exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength

Question 22

Edification

Answer 22

moral improvement or guidance

Question 23

Asinine

Answer 23

foolish, unintelligent, or silly

Question 24

Inquisitive

Answer 24

given to inquiry or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious

Question 25

Desolate

Answer 25

barren or laid waste; solitary or lonely; dreary, dismal, or gloomy