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TKAM Vocab 9-13 Flashcards

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Inordinate

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exceeding reasonable limits

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Sluggish

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indisposed to action or exertion; lacking energy; lazy; slow to respond

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Myopic

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a : to be nearsighted

b : to be shortsighted or lacking in tolerance or understanding

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Morbid

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gruesome or grisly; suggesting an unhealthy attitude (gloomy, sensitive, extreme)

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Heredity

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the passing of genetic characters from parents to offspring

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Caste

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a division of society based on differences of wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race

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Oblique

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not straightforward; indirect

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Discreet

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showing prudence; careful in speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy

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Flighty

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lacking stability or steadiness; easily upset or excited

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Prerogative

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an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege

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Formidable

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tending to inspire awe or wonder

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Dispel

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to drive away by or as if by scattering

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Ruthless

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without pity or compassion; cruel

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Subdue

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to bring under control especially by an exertion of the will

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Austere

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severe in manner or appearance; self-disciplined; serious; without luxury

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Denunciation

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to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil

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Denote

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to serve as an indication of

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Bode

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to indicate by signs

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Garish

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crudely or tastelessly colorful or showy; excessively ornate or elaborate

20
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Haughty

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blatantly and disdainfully proud

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Frivolous

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marked by unbecoming levity; lacking in seriousness

22
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Diligent

A

constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent

23
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Propensity

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a natural inclination or tendency

24
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Tirade

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a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation; a long vehement speech

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Feeble

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physically weak or frail; intellectually (morally) weak; lacking in volume or brightness

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Inconspicuous

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not readily noticeable

27
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Rudiment

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a basic principle or element or a fundamental skill

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Peril

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exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk or danger

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Jubilant

A

showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph

30
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Articulate

A

expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively

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Cantankerous

A

disagreeable to deal with

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Devoid

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(adj) not possessing, untouched by

(vb) to strip of some quality or substance

33
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Beholden

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being under obligation for a favor/gift

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Sassy

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impertinent, boldly smart, or saucy

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Decree

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an order usually having the force of law

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Undulate

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a : to form or move in waves

b : to rise and fall in volume, pitch, or cadence

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Reconnaissance

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(the act of reconnoitering) – to inspect, observe, or survey to gain information

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Umbrage

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a feeling of pique or resentment at some fancied slight or insult

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Rectitude

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moral integrity; the quality or state of being correct in judgement or procedure

40
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Lineaments

A

distinguishing features or distinctive characteristics

41
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Invective

A

vehement censure or reproach; a harsh accusation

42
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Gallant

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brave, spirited, noble, polite, grand

43
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Obstreperous

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marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness

44
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Deportment

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the manner in which one conducts oneself

45
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Changeling

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a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy

46
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Analogous

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having similarity or comparability between two things

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