Vocab TKAM

Question 1

diction

Answer 1

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Question 2

imagery

Answer 2

Imagery, in a literary text is an authors use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to their work. Can appeal to all the senses, not just sight

Question 3

tone

Answer 3

attitude of an author towards, a subject, or an audience

Question 4

metaphor

Answer 4

a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly, it’s always stated as a complete sentence

Question 5

racism

Answer 5

prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.

Question 6

discrimination

Answer 6

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Question 7

malignant

Answer 7

very dangerous or harmful in influence or effect

Question 8

civilized

Answer 8

1. having an advanced or humane culture, society, etc.
2. polite; well-bred; refined

Question 9

prejudice

Answer 9

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Question 10

persecution

Answer 10

a program or campaign to exterminate, drive away, or subjugate people based on their membership in a religious, ethnic, social or racial group

Question 11

profound

Answer 11

penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding

Question 12

gallantly

Answer 12

brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous

Question 13

primitive

Answer 13

1. of belonging to, or seeming to come from an early time in the very ancient past. 2. coming from the part of a person that is wild or like an animal : not based on reason

Question 14

hypocrisy

Answer 14

the behavior of people who do things that they tell other people not to do : behavior that does not agree with what someone claims to believe or feel

Question 15

naivety

Answer 15

lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment

Question 16

inmate

Answer 16

inborn; natural

Question 17

despondent

Answer 17

feeling profound hopelessness discouragement or gloom

Question 18

predisposed

Answer 18

to have a tendency or to be susceptible to

Question 19

Irressolute

Answer 19

showing uncertainty

Question 20

tenacity

Answer 20

the quality of persisting, or holding firm

Question 21

qualm

Answer 21

a sudden feeling of apprehension, uneasiness

Question 22

unabashed

Answer 22

unashamed, unapologetic

Question 23

integrity

Answer 23

adherence to moral or ethical principles

Question 24

equanimity

Answer 24

mental or emotional stability, especially under tension

Question 25

condescend

Answer 25

to be patronizing or do something as though it is below ones dignity or level of importance

Question 26

arbitrate

Answer 26

to settle a dispute between two opposing sides

Question 27

privilege

Answer 27

a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the advantages of most

Question 28

edification

Answer 28

moral and spiritual improvement or guidance

Question 29

acquiesce

Answer 29

to submit quietly without protest

Question 30

benighted

Answer 30

intellectually or morally ignorant, overtaken by darkness

Question 31

unfathomable

Answer 31

not able to be completely understood

Question 32

vehemently

Answer 32

acting in a way that is strongly emotional, and intensely passionate characterized by anger or rancor

Question 33

quell

Answer 33

to suppress; put an end to

Question 34

fanatical

Answer 34

obsessively concerned with something

Question 35

iota

Answer 35

an extremely small amount

Question 36

circumstantial

Answer 36

pointing indirectly toward someone's guilt but not conclusively proving it

Question 37

temerity

Answer 37

excessive confidence or boldness

Question 38

tacit

Answer 38

understood or implied without being stated

Question 39

impassive

Answer 39

not feeling or showing emotion

Question 40

taciturn

Answer 40

reserved or uncommunicative in speech

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obstreperous

Answer 41

noisy and difficult to control

Question 42

vapid

Answer 42

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

Question 43

fractious

Answer 43

irritable and quarrelsome

Question 44

nebulous

Answer 44

unclear or vague

Question 45

unsullied

Answer 45

not spoiled or made impure

Question 46

contentious

Answer 46

likely to cause an argument

Question 47

malevolent

Answer 47

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Question 48

aberration

Answer 48

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, (typically unwelcome)

Question 49

furor

Answer 49

an outbreak of public anger or excitement