TKAM Vocab - Chapters 4-11

accosted

approached in a harsh manner; assaulted

libel

A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights.

inordinately

exceeding reasonable limits; excessive

compensation

something given to make up for something else

provocation

causing aggravation or annoyance

feeble

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

inconspicuous

not easily seen; subtle; not noticeable

peril

serious and immediate danger

vehemently

marked by intense force or emotion

articulate

able to speak clearly and expressively

arbitrate

to settle a dispute or a fight between two parties

aloof

reserved, distant

benign

harmless

pestilence

A rapidly spreading and usually fatal disease

cordial

warm and friendly

benevolence

kindness, generosity, charity

placid

calm, peaceful

civil

observing accepted social customs; not rude

asinine

extremely stupid or foolish

edification

the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually

prowess

superior skill or ability; strength or courage

beckon

summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture

oblige

to require

respiration

Inhalation and exhalation of air.

malignant

deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious

desolate

deserted and lonely

perpetual

never ending or changing

ascertain

to find out for certain

palate

1. roof of the mouth 2. taste or liking

vigil

any period of watchful attention, especially at night

melancholy

a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

apoplectic

overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

livid

furiously angry

gallant

(of a person or their behavior) brave; heroic.

rectitude

morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.