TKAM Vocabulary Quiz #3

Question 1

Austere

Answer 1

Adj. severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

Question 2

Heady

Answer 2

Adj. intoxicating, having a strong and potent effect

Question 3

Tactful

Answer 3

adj. Being sensitive when dealing with difficult issues

Question 4

Rectitude

Answer 4

N. the quality of being honest and morally correct

Question 5

Consent

Answer 5

V. To give permission for something to happen (can also be noun)

Question 6

Antagonize

Answer 6

V. To cause someone to feel angry; to irritate or upset someone

Question 7

Infallible

Answer 7

Adj. incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

Question 8

Fortitude

Answer 8

N. mental strength and courage in the face of difficulty

Question 9

Defendant

Answer 9

N. an individual or group being sued or accused of a crime in a court of law

Question 10

Begrudge

Answer 10

V. To give reluctantly or resentfully

Question 11

Venue

Answer 11

N. the place where an event takes place

Question 12

Discreet

Answer 12

Adj. not likely to be seen or noticed by many people

Question 13

Cantankerous

Answer 13

Adj. often angry or annoyed

Question 14

Interdict

Answer 14

N. a prohibitory decree; an authoritative prohibition

Question 15

Palliation

Answer 15

N. the act of making the effects of (something such as illness) less painful, harmful, or harsh