TKAM Vocabulary Part 3

subpoena

a writ ordering a person to attend court

succinct

briefly and clearly explained

tranquil

free from disturbance; calm

corroborative

to strengthen by evidence or confirm

cynical

believing that people are driven by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or inegrity

subtlety

the quality or state of being delicate or precise

vengeance

punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or a wrong

acquittal

a judgement that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged

adamant

refusing to be persuaded or change one's mind

devout

having or showing deep religious feeling or emotion

eccentric

unconventional and slightly strange

furtive

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive

incantations

a series of words said as a magic spell or charm

indignant

felling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

purloined

stole

spurious

false or fake

squalid

extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

stolidly

calmly and showing little emotion or animation

vehement

showing strong feeling

veneer

cover something with a decorative layer of fine wood