TKAM Vocab.--- Part 3

Question 1

resilient

Answer 1

(adj.) recovering readily from illness, depression, asversity, or the like; buoyant

Question 2

infallible

Answer 2

(adj.) unfailing in effectiveness or operation; certain /

exempt from error in judgement

Question 3

venerable

Answer 3

(adj.) commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; antique; noble character

Question 4

acquiescence

Answer 4

(n.) the act or condition of giving tacit (implied) consent; compliance

Question 5

idiocy

Answer 5

(n.) utterly senseless or foolish behavior

Question 6

impassive

Answer 6

(adj.) emotionless; apathetic; unmoved

Question 7

brash

Answer 7

(adj.) hasty; rash; impetuous (sudden decision making)

Question 8

tedious

Answer 8

(adj.) long; tiresome

Question 9

idealist

Answer 9

(n.) visionary person; person who pursues high and/or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc.

Question 10

misgivings

Answer 10

(n.) feelings of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

Question 11

ignorance

Answer 11

(n.) the state/ fact of lacking in knowledge

Question 12

impertinence

Answer 12

(n.) unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence (rude behavior of speech) / deliberate disrepect

Question 13

squalor

Answer 13

(n.) condition of filth, repulsiveness, and misery

Question 14

martyred

Answer 14

(v.) suffered death rather than giving up a belief (usually ignites passion in others who believe)

Question 15

staccato

Answer 15

(adj.) disconnected for sharp emphasis (in terms of elements in a song, etc.)

Question 16

connived

Answer 16

(v.) to cooperate secretly; conspire

OR ***to avoid noticing something that one is expected to oppose or condemn