TKAM Vocab

aberration

a deviation or divergence from the straight or recognized path; anomaly, abnormality.

acquiescence

silent or passive assent to; compliance with.

acquisition

the action of obtaining or getting for oneself, or by one's own exertion; a gain or acquirement, attainment.

adamant

unshakeable or inflexible; stubbornly to refuse compliance with requests; obdurate, unyielding, obstinate, unwavering.

disposition

prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination; nature, temperament.

furtive

done by stealth; secret; sly, sneaky.

futile

serving no useful purpose; completely ineffective; fruitless, useless.

impotent

lacking in power, strength, or vigor; weak, helpless.

imprudent

lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment; reckless, irresponsible, rash, careless, hasty.

indignant

moved by an emotion of anger mingled with scorn or contempt; angry, incensed, resentful, offended.

innate

existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth; natural, inherent, instinctive.

irascible

marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger; irritable, testy.

libel

a written or oral defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression.

malevolent

having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred; malicious, spiteful, wicked, evil.

nebulous

clouded; misty; foggy; vague, hazy, tenuous.

predilection

an established preference for something; fondness, liking, penchant.

prowess

distinguished bravery; especially military valor and skill; expertise, competence.

quelled

to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity; subdue, suppress, conquer.

sojourn

a temporary stay; break, stopover, halt.

tacit

expressed or carried on without words or speech; implied or indicated; implicit, unspoken.

taut

having no give or slack; tightly drawn; high-strung; tight, tense, rigid.

teem

to become filled to overflowing; abound.

tyrannical

acting or operating in an oppressive, cruel, or unjustly severe manner; dictatorial, autocratic, harsh.

vapid

lacking liveliness, briskness, or force; insipid, uninspiring, lifeless.

wallow

to roll on oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner; or to devote oneself entirely; especially to take unrestricted pleasure.