TKAM Vocab 5-8 Flashcards
Benevolence
desire to do good to others; an act of kindness
Perplexity
a state of being confused or uncertain
Shambles
any scene of destruction or disorder
Dire
causing or involving great fear or suffering; indicating disaster or misfortune
Hermaphrodite
an animal or plant having both male and female reproductive organs
Caricature
exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
Libel
a written or oral defamatory statement of representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression
Perpetrate
to commit
Aberration
deviating from the ordinary; mental irregularity or disorder especially of a minor or temporary nature (a lapse from a sound mental state)
Unfathomable
not able to be completely understood
Hone
to sharpen; to make more acute or effective (improve)
Meditative
contemplative
Render
to cause to be or become
Cleave
to adhere firmly and closely
Ascertain
to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine
Incomprehensible
impossible to understand or comprehend; unintelligible
Pilgrimage
a journey to a holy place; a journey to a special or unusual place
Malignant
disposed to cause harm, suffering or distress deliberately
Dismemberment
to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
Quibbling
the act of using petty criticisms or objections
Prowess
a : exceptional bravery or ability
b : exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength
Edification
moral improvement or guidance
Asinine
foolish, unintelligent, or silly
Inquisitive
given to inquiry or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious
Desolate
barren or laid waste; solitary or lonely; dreary, dismal, or gloomy
