TKAM VOCAB

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assuage

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense, to relieve or soothe.

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onslaught

to calm or lessen anxiety or fear.

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erratic

Irregular or unpredictable in behavior or performance.

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persevere

To continue in a course of action despite difficulties or delays.

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contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

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disapprobation

Strong disapproval or condemnation.

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auspicious

favorable or conducive to success, often indicating a promising future.

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benign

gentle and kindly; not harmful.

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edification

the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually.

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prowess

skill or expertise in a particular activity, especially in sports or military contexts.

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12. malignant

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way; very virulent or infectious.

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13. vigil

an act of keeping watch or maintaining alertness, often for a specific purpose.

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14. unfathomable

difficult or impossible to understand; incomprehensible.

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15. aberration

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

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16. caricature

a simplified or exaggerated representation of a person or idea, often used for comic effect.

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17. compensation

A payment or benefit received as recompense for loss, injury, or work performed.

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18. ingenuous

Showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness; sincere and straightforward.

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19. provocation

the act of provoking or inciting someone, often leading to a reaction or response.

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20. inconspicuous

Not noticeable or attracting attention; subtle.

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degradation

A decline in quality, morality, or condition often resulting in a lower state or status.

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22. umbrage

a feeling of resentment or annoyance due to perceived insult or injury.

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23. reconnaissance

Military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features.

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24. indignantly

In a manner showing anger or annoyance at perceived unfair treatment.

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25. infallible

Incapable of making mistakes or errors; always correct.

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26. ominous

Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen.

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27. stifle

To suppress or restrain an action, emotion, or expression.

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28. venerable

Deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character.

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29. acquiescence

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

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30. aggregation

The collection or grouping of items, data, or individuals into a whole.

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31. formidable

Causing fear or dread, impressive in strength or capability.

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32. elucidate

To make something clear or to explain it in detail.

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33. congenital

Existing at or dating from birth; often used to describe a medical condition that is present from birth.

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34. prosperity

The state of being successful or thriving, especially in financial or economic terms.

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35. acrimonious

Characterized by bitter arguments or discord.

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36. strenuous

Requiring great effort, energy, or exertion.

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37. perpetual

Continuing indefinitely without interruption or end.

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38. volition

The power or act of using one's will to make a choice or decision.

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39. discreet

Showing good judgment in speech and action, maintaining confidentiality.

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40. temerity

Excessive confidence or boldness, often resulting in reckless behavior.

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41. acquit

To free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

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42. exhilarated

Feeling extremely happy and invigorated

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43. cynical

Having a distrustful attitude towards the sincerity or goodness of human motives, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest.

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44. vehement

Showing strong, intense emotion or passion.

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45. infantile

Characteristic of being childish or immature.

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46. impertinence

Lack of repsect;rudeness

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47. squalor

the state of being extremely dirty or unpleasant

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48. remorse

deep regret or guilt

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49. recluse

A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people

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50. spurious

not being what it purports to be; false or fake

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51. notoriety

The state of being famous or well known

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52. florid

elaborately or excessively complicated

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53. nondescript

Lacking distinctive or interesting features

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54. carcass

the dead body of an animal

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55. eccentricity

the quality of being eccentric

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56. repertoire

an accomplishment or skill

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57. irascible

having shown tendency to be easily angered

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58. staccato

performed with each note sharply detached or separated from the others

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59. reprimand

To rebuke

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60. blandly

in an uninteresting manner or tone