TKAM Vocab 3

inconspicuous

not noticeable or prominent.

rudiments

 a basic principle or skill, especially in a particular field or subject. An early stage in the development of something such as a plan

modest

not vain or boastful

peril

exposure to harm or injury; something that may cause harm

erratically

wandering without purpose; unpredictably

foliage

leaves, as part of a tree

jubilant

joyful

interrogation

the act of asking questions; cross-examination

livid

very angry or enraged

gallant

stately, imposing, brave, and noble

premise

a previous statement serving as a basis for an argument

acquisition

something acquired or obtained

tranquil

calm and serene

vacate

to leave

antagonize

to create an enemy; to tease; to cause anger or irritation

essence

the basic nature (of something)

reconnaissance

a survey of a region, as in seeking out information about enemy positions

protrude

to jut out

undulate

to move or cause to move in waves

propensity

to have a tendency toward someone or something

ignorant

lacking knowledge or experience

devoid

empty or comepletely without

escapade

a reckless adventure or prank

acquire

to gain by one’s own efforts

altercation

an angry dispute

compensation

something that is given to make up for the loss of something else

contentious

likely to cause disagreement or argument

innate

inborn, natural

austere

strict or severe

preoccupy

to wholly occupy the thoughts of