TKM 8-10 Flashcards

1
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feeble

A

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age

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2
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rudiments

A

the first principles of (a subject)

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3
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Providence

A

the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual

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4
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Jews Harp

A

a small, simple musical instrument consisting of a lyreshaped metal frame containing a metal tongue, which
is plucked while the frame is held in the teeth, the
vibrations causing twanging tones.

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5
Q

alist

A

inclined to one side

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6
Q

passé

A

e no longer fashionable; out of date

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7
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wrathful

A

full of or characterized by intense anger

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8
Q

ruthless

A

having or showing no pity or compassion for others

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9
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apoplectic

A

overcome with anger; extremely indignant

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10
Q

degeneration

A

the state or process of being or becoming degenerate;
decline or deterioration

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11
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umbrage

A

offense or annoyance

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12
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rectitude

A

morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness

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13
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interdict

A

an authoritative prohibition

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14
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palliation

A

a medicine or form of medical care that relieves
symptoms without dealing with the cause of the
condition

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15
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aberration

A

a departure from what is normal, usual, or
expected, typically one that is unwelcome

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16
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accosted

A

approach and address (someone) boldly
or aggressively

17
Q

procure

A

obtain (something), especially with care or
effort

18
Q

morphodite

A

Morphodite is a slang term for
; a person born with both
male and female genitalia.

19
Q

quelled

A

put an end to (a rebellion or other
disorder), typically by the use of force

20
Q

analogous

A

comparable in certain respects, typically in
a way which makes clearer the nature of
the things compared

21
Q

relativity

A

a: the quality or state of being relative
b: something that is relative

22
Q

provocation

A

action or speech that makes someone
annoyed or angry, especially deliberately

23
Q

guilelessness

A

innocent, naive

24
Q

invective

A

insulting, abusive, or highly critical
language

25
Q

gallantly

A

in a brave or heroic manner

26
Q

innate

A

inborn; natural