TKAM VOCAB #3

inconspicuous

not noticeable or prominent.

rudiments

 a basic principle or skill, especially in a particular field or subject.

    An early stage in the development of something such as a plan.

modest

not vain or boastful.

peril

exposure to harm or injury; something that may cause harm.

erratically

wandering without purpose; unpredictably

foliage

 leaves, as of a plant or tree.

jubilant

joyful

interrogation

 the act of asking questions; cross-examination.

livid

very angry or enraged.

gallant

 stately, imposing, brave, and noble.

premise

a previous statement serving as a basis for an argument.

acquisition

 something acquired or obtained.

tranquil

calm and serene.

vacate

  to leave.

antagonize

 to create an enemy; to tease; to cause anger or irritation.

essence

 the basic nature (of something)

reconnaissance

a survey of a region, as in seeking out information about enemy positions.

protrude

 to jut out.

undulate

to move or cause to move in waves.

propensity

 to have a tendency toward someone or something.

ignorant

lacking knowledge or experience.

devoid

empty or completely without.

escapade

 a reckless adventure or prank.

acquire

 to gain by one’s own efforts.

altercation

 an angry dispute; quarrel.

compensation

  something that is given to make up for the loss of something else.

contentious

likely to cause disagreement or argument.

innate

inborn, natural.

austere

strict or severe.

preoccupy

 to wholly occupy the thoughts of.