TKAMB Definitions Flashcards
Native. Indigenous to a certain area.
Indigenous ( Adj )-
to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate:
· Assuage ( V )-
a temporary stay:
Sojourn ( N )
to state in detail.
Expound ( V )-
Readily angered (Quickly angered).
Fractious ( Adj )-
To decide between opposing parties or sides.
Arbitrate ( V )-
the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually:
Edification ( N )-
argue or raise objections about a trivial matter:
Quibble ( V )-
Very dangerous or harmful
Malignant ( Adj )-
A departure from the usual or normal course
Aberration ( N )-
a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, esp. to keep watch or pray:
· Vigil ( N )-
To confront boldly
Accost ( V )-
Artless; innocent; naive
Ingenuous ( Adj )-
a person’s behavior or manners:
Deportment ( N )-
Resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner
Obstreperous ( Adj )-
Using language easily and fluently
Articulate ( V )-
Intense or extremes enough to cause a stroke or hemorrhage
Apoplectic ( Adj )-
Speech of bitter denunciation
Philippic ( N )-
Considerate, sensitive,
· Tactful
Causing fear, apprehension or dread.
Formidable ( Adj )-
Clearly or skillfully evasive or capable of getting away
Elusive ( Adj )-
Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
Pensive ( Adj )-
Deeply respectful.
Reverent ( Adj )-
showing no emotion.
Impassive ( Adj )-