Vocabulary Flashcards- Chapters 1-6 TKAM

Question 1

Assuaged

Answer 1

Make something less intense, satisfy

Question 2

Eccentric

Answer 2

Slightly strange or unconventional; unusual; odd

Question 3

Concession

Answer 3

A compromise

Question 4

Contentious

Answer 4

Likely to cause an argument or disagreement

Question 5

Sojourn

Answer 5

A temporary stay, holiday or break

Question 6

Domiciled

Answer 6

Living in a particular place

Question 7

Indigenous

Answer 7

Naturally produced from or living in a particular environment

Question 8

Meditatively

Answer 8

Thoughtfully; in deep thought

Question 9

Piety

Answer 9

Devotion to god; having a religious nature

Question 10

Taciturn

Answer 10

Quiet; not speaking frequently

Question 11

Predilection

Answer 11

Having a natural liking for something

Question 12

Vapid

Answer 12

Dull or boring

Question 13

Malevolent

Answer 13

Evil; someone who has the desire to cause harm to others

Question 14

Gingerly

Answer 14

Carefully; with great care or caution

Question 15

Placidly

Answer 15

Calmly; Peacefully

Question 16

Auspicious

Answer 16

Successful; fortunate

Question 17

Benevolence

Answer 17

Kind-hearted; generous

Question 18

Benign

Answer 18

Not harmful in nature; kind or gentle

Question 19

Ensuing

Answer 19

Coming at a later time; happening as a result of something

Question 20

Edification

Answer 20

Instruction; betterment; improvement

Question 21

Inquisitive

Answer 21

Curious; someone who asks a lot of questions

Question 22

Morbid

Answer 22

Relating to death or unpleasant subjects

Question 23

Prowess

Answer 23

Great ability or skill

Question 24

Tacit

Answer 24

Implied; unspoken; understood without being said directly

Question 25

Tyranny

Answer 25

Cruel or unfair treatment by people with power

Question 26

Malignant

Answer 26

Very serious or dangerous; likely to harm or cause death