TKMB Chapters 1-5 Vocab

Amiable

Having a friendly and pleasant manner.

Assuage

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.

Condescend

to show feelings of superiority; to act as though one is better than others.

Contentious

Causing or likely to cause an argument.

Discernible

Perceptible; able to be seen, recognized, or understood,

Dispensation

Exemption from a ryle or usual requirement.

Domesticated

Accustomed to home life or tamed: devoted to family or household duties.

Imprudent

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

Indigenous

Originating naturally in a particular place.

Malevolent

Having it showing a wish to do evil to others.

Mortification

A feeling of great embarrassment and shame.

Predilection.

A preference or special for something.

Sojourn

A temporary stay in a place.

Taciturn

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

Vexations

The state of being annoyed or worried.