TKAM VOCABULARY CHAPTER 20-25& 26-31 Flashcards
APPREHENSION
fearful expectation or anticipation
ASTOUND
affect with wonder
CIRCUMSTANTIAL
Suggesting that something is true without proving it
CLARIFY
Make clear and comprehensible
CONTEXT
The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
CONVICT
To find or declare guilty
CREDIBILITY
The quality of being believable or trustworthy
ELUDE
Escape either physically or mentally
GAIT
A persons manner of walking
HEATHEN
A person who does not acknowledge your god
Improbable
Having a chance of occurring too low to inspire belief
Inconvenience
The quality of not being useful
Iota
A tiny or scarcely detectable amount
Privilege
A special advantage of benefit not enjoyed by all
Prompt
Give an incentive for action
Remorse
A feeling of deep regret usually for some misdeed
Reprimand
An act or expression of criticism and censure
Strain
To exert much effort or energy
Victim
An unfortunate person who suffers from adverse circumstances
ALLEGED
declared but not proven