TKAM Part 1 Vocabulary

Assuaged

make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

Apothecary

a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

Unsullied

not spoiled or made impure

Synonymous

having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.

Taciturn

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Imprudent

not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.

Eccentric

unconventional and slightly strange.

Malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Predilection

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

Nebulous

in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.

Condescended

show feelings of superiority; be patronizing.

Indigenous

inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists.

Iniquities

immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

Diminutive

extremely or unusually small.

Disapprobation

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.

Discernable

able to be discerned; perceptible.

Benevolence

 the quality of being well meaning; kindness.

Placidly

a calm or peaceful manner; tranquilly.

Malignant

passionately and relentlessly malevolent

Ascertaining

find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

Accosted

approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

Procured

obtain (something), especially with care or effort.

Caricatures

a picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.

Apoplectic

overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

Cantankerous

bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

Inconspicuous

not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous.

Melancholy

a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

Tirade

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.