TKAM Vocab

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assuage

make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

<p>make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense</p>
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onslaught

a violent attack; a sudden rush of something

<p>a violent attack; a sudden rush of something</p>
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taciturn

(adj.) habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little

<p>(adj.) habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little</p>
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recluse

A person who leads a secluded or solitary life and tends to avoid other people

<p>A person who leads a secluded or solitary life and tends to avoid other people</p>
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Auspicious

showing that future success is likely

<p>showing that future success is likely</p>
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Acrimonious

angry and bitter

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Condescend

(v.) to come down or stoop voluntarily to a lower level; to deal with people in a patronizing manner. To show feelings of superiority.

<p>(v.) to come down or stoop voluntarily to a lower level; to deal with people in a patronizing manner. To show feelings of superiority.</p>
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Invective

An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.

<p>An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.</p>
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Infallible

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

<p>incapable of making mistakes or being wrong</p>
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Frantic

wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion

<p>wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion</p>
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acquiesce

accept something reluctantly but without protest

<p>accept something reluctantly but without protest</p>
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Clucidate

to make clear, explain

<p>to make clear, explain</p>
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Predilection

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something

<p>A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something</p>
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Amiable

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

<p>having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner</p>
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Unsullied

not spoiled or made impure

<p>not spoiled or made impure</p>
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Malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

<p>having or showing a wish to do evil to others</p>
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Skulk

to keep out of sight typically with a sinister or cowardly motive

<p>to keep out of sight typically with a sinister or cowardly motive</p>
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Discreet

careful about what one says or does

<p>careful about what one says or does</p>
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Ominous

impression that something bad is going to happen

<p>impression that something bad is going to happen</p>