Book 5 Vocabulary TBK

Impudent

Disrespectful or bold in a rude way; lacking proper respect or modesty.

Incorrigible

Impossible to correct, reform, or improve; persistently bad or unruly.

Decrepit

Weak, worn out, or in poor condition due to age or long use.

Supercilious

Behaving or looking as though one thinks they are superior to others; arrogant and condescending.

Centripetal

Moving or directed toward a center, often used in physics to describe forces.

Fanfaronade

Boastful talk or behavior; empty bragging.

Illumined

Lit up or made clear; enlightened.

Gratis

Free of charge; without cost.

Edifice

A large or impressive building; sometimes used metaphorically for a complex system of beliefs.

Enigmatic

Mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Servile

Overly submissive, like a servant; showing excessive willingness to please others.

Tempestuous

Stormy, turbulent, or emotionally intense.

Revile

To criticize or insult harshly and abusively.

Lucre

Money, often with a negative connotation (e.g., ill-gotten gains).

Driveling

Talking nonsense or in a childish, silly way; drooling.

Lackey

A servile follower; someone who follows orders without question, often to gain favor.

Restiveness

A state of being restless, uneasy, or difficult to control.

Dubious

Doubtful, uncertain, or suspicious.

Candor

Honesty and openness, especially in speech.