TKAM Vocab - Chapters 4-11

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35 Terms

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accosted
approached in a harsh manner; assaulted
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libel
A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights.
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inordinately
exceeding reasonable limits; excessive
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compensation
something given to make up for something else
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provocation
causing aggravation or annoyance
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feeble
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
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inconspicuous
not easily seen; subtle; not noticeable
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peril
serious and immediate danger
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vehemently
marked by intense force or emotion
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articulate
able to speak clearly and expressively
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arbitrate
to settle a dispute or a fight between two parties
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aloof
reserved, distant
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benign
harmless
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pestilence
A rapidly spreading and usually fatal disease
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cordial
warm and friendly
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benevolence
kindness, generosity, charity
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placid
calm, peaceful
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civil
observing accepted social customs; not rude
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asinine
extremely stupid or foolish
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edification
the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually
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prowess
superior skill or ability; strength or courage
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beckon
summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
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oblige
to require
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respiration
Inhalation and exhalation of air.
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malignant
deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious
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desolate
deserted and lonely
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perpetual
never ending or changing
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ascertain
to find out for certain
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palate
1\. roof of the mouth 2. taste or liking
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vigil
any period of watchful attention, especially at night
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melancholy
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
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apoplectic
overcome with anger; extremely indignant.
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livid
furiously angry
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gallant
(of a person or their behavior) brave; heroic.
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rectitude
morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.
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