TKAM Part 1 Vocabulary

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Assuaged

make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

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Apothecary

a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

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Unsullied

not spoiled or made impure

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Synonymous

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

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Taciturn

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

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Imprudent

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

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Eccentric

unconventional and slightly strange.

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Malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

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Predilection

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

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Nebulous

in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.

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Condescended

show feelings of superiority; be patronizing.

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Indigenous

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

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Iniquities

immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

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Diminutive

extremely or unusually small.

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Disapprobation

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.

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Discernable

able to be discerned; perceptible.

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Benevolence

the quality of being well meaning; kindness.

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Placidly

a calm or peaceful manner; tranquilly.

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Malignant

passionately and relentlessly malevolent

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Ascertaining

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

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Accosted

approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

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Procured

obtain (something), especially with care or effort.

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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.

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Apoplectic

overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

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Cantankerous

bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

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Inconspicuous

not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous.

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Melancholy

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

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Tirade

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

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