TKAM Vocab pg. 37-89

Question 0

aloof

Answer 0

adj. apart, reserved

Question 1

Phenomena

Answer 1

n. observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation

Question 2

edify

Answer 2

v. instruct; correct morally

Question 3

induce

Answer 3

v. persuade; bring about

Question 4

fanatical

Answer 4

n. excessive zeal; extreme devotion to a belief or cause

Question 5

perpetual

Answer 5

adj. everlasting

Question 6

analogous

Answer 6

adj. comparable

Question 7

quell

Answer 7

v. extinguish; put down; quiet

Question 8

benevolent

Answer 8

adj. generous; charitable

Question 9

contentious

Answer 9

adj. quarrelsome

Question 10

piety

Answer 10

n. religious devotion; godliness

Question 11

predilection

Answer 11

n. partially; preference

Question 12

assuage

Answer 12

v. ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger)

Question 13

taciturn

Answer 13

adj. habitually silent; talking little

Question 14

sluggish

Answer 14

adj. slow; lazy; lethargic

Question 15

illicit

Answer 15

adj. illegal

Question 16

conclude

Answer 16

v. admit; yield

Question 17

cordial

Answer 17

adj. gracious; heartfelt

Question 18

Gravity

Answer 18

n. seriousness

Question 19

contentious

Answer 19

quarrelsome

Question 20

articulate

Answer 20

adj. effective; distinct

Question 21

haughtiness

Answer 21

n. pride; arrogance

Question 22

tranquility

Answer 22

n. calmness; peace

Question 23

elusive

Answer 23

adj. evasive; baffling; hard to grasp

Question 24

austere

Answer 24

adj. forbiddingly stern; severely simple and unornamented.

Question 25

tirade

Answer 25

n. extended scolding; denunciation; harangue

Question 26

diligent

Answer 26

n. steadiness of effort; persistent hard work