TKAM Vocabulary words 50-70 Flashcards

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Turbulence

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Wild or disturbing activity

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Corroboration

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Confirmation

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3
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Congenital

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Existing at birth or dating from birth

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4
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Acrimonious

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Caustic, very harsh and critical

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5
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Serene

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Calm, placid

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6
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Complacency

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The state of being self-satisfied

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Stealthy

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Acting in a secret and sneaky way–this is a negative term

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Impudent

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Disrespectful, characterized by improper bold behavior

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Fraudulent

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Deceitful; portrayed as genuine but is really an imposter

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10
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Aridity

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Very dry

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11
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Unmitigated

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Not made less severe or intense

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12
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Temerity

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Boldness that is foolhardy

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Furtive

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Secret in an underhanded way, stealthy

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14
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Sordid

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Filthy, Foul

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15
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Drone

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Speaking in a monotonous tone; continuous low humming sound

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Impertinent

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Insolently rude, not within the proper bounds of good taste or manners

17
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Recluse

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A person who lives in solitude, a hermit

18
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Enunciate

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To pronounce clearly

19
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Savory

A

Appetizing

20
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Irascible

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Irritable, easily angered, cranky, cross

21
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Lament

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To mourn or to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner.