english vocab #3 TKAM

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 of a plant or 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 completely without.

escapade

a reckless adventure or prank.

acquire

to gain by one’s own efforts.

altercation

an angry dispute; quarrel.

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