TKAM Vocab 9-13 Flashcards
Inordinate
exceeding reasonable limits
Sluggish
indisposed to action or exertion; lacking energy; lazy; slow to respond
Myopic
a : to be nearsighted
b : to be shortsighted or lacking in tolerance or understanding
Morbid
gruesome or grisly; suggesting an unhealthy attitude (gloomy, sensitive, extreme)
Heredity
the passing of genetic characters from parents to offspring
Caste
a division of society based on differences of wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race
Oblique
not straightforward; indirect
Discreet
showing prudence; careful in speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy
Flighty
lacking stability or steadiness; easily upset or excited
Prerogative
an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege
Formidable
tending to inspire awe or wonder
Dispel
to drive away by or as if by scattering
Ruthless
without pity or compassion; cruel
Subdue
to bring under control especially by an exertion of the will
Austere
severe in manner or appearance; self-disciplined; serious; without luxury
Denunciation
to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
Denote
to serve as an indication of
Bode
to indicate by signs
Garish
crudely or tastelessly colorful or showy; excessively ornate or elaborate
Haughty
blatantly and disdainfully proud
Frivolous
marked by unbecoming levity; lacking in seriousness
Diligent
constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent
Propensity
a natural inclination or tendency
Tirade
a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation; a long vehement speech
Feeble
physically weak or frail; intellectually (morally) weak; lacking in volume or brightness
Inconspicuous
not readily noticeable
Rudiment
a basic principle or element or a fundamental skill
Peril
exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk or danger
Jubilant
showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph
Articulate
expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively
Cantankerous
disagreeable to deal with
Devoid
(adj) not possessing, untouched by
(vb) to strip of some quality or substance
Beholden
being under obligation for a favor/gift
Sassy
impertinent, boldly smart, or saucy
Decree
an order usually having the force of law
Undulate
a : to form or move in waves
b : to rise and fall in volume, pitch, or cadence
Reconnaissance
(the act of reconnoitering) – to inspect, observe, or survey to gain information
Umbrage
a feeling of pique or resentment at some fancied slight or insult
Rectitude
moral integrity; the quality or state of being correct in judgement or procedure
Lineaments
distinguishing features or distinctive characteristics
Invective
vehement censure or reproach; a harsh accusation
Gallant
brave, spirited, noble, polite, grand
Obstreperous
marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness
Deportment
the manner in which one conducts oneself
Changeling
a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy
Analogous
having similarity or comparability between two things
