Martin TKAM Updated Vocab List

Piety

quality of being religious or reverent

Dictum

a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source

Impudent

not showing care for the consequences of an action

Tyrannical

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.

Revelation

a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.

Eccentric - (of a person or their behavior) unconventional or slightly strange Grim

forbidden or uninviting.

Malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil to others conceded; admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

Concede

Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it

Foray

a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory especially to obtain something

Apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Illicitly

in a way that is contrary to or forbidden by law, rules, or custom

Compel

force or oblige (someone) to do something

Erratic

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

Amiable

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

Auspicious

conductive to success, favorable

Tacit

understood or implied without being stated

Inquisitive

curious or inquiring

Peculiar

strange or odd; unusual

Asinine

extremely stupid or foolish

Bewilderment

a feeling of being perplexed or confused

Perpetual

never ending or changing

Tarnished

loose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture

Unfathomable

incapable of being fully explored or understood

Aberrations

A departure from what is normal,usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

Analogous

comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the compared things.

Obstreperous

noisy and difficult to control.

Gallantly

in a brave or heroic manner

Inconspicuous

not clearly visible or attracting attention

Vehemently

in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling

Apoplectic

overcome with anger; extremely indigent

Philippic

a bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one

Rectitude

morally correct behavior or thinking

Tirade

a lony, angry speech of criticism or accusation

Cantankeras

bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative

Contemptuous

showing contempt; scornful; showing that a person is beneath consideration

Austere

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

Tactful

Showing or hearing adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others Ominous

Venerable

accorded a great deal of respect, especially from age, wisdom, or character

Succinct

(especially of Something written of spoken) briefly and clearly expressed

Acquiescence

the acceptance of something without protest overture

Uncouth

(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement or grace

Formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively

large, powerful, intense, or capable

Elucidate

make (something) clear; explain.

Affluent

(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy

Scrutiny

critical observation or examination

Turbulent

characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion

Corroborate

confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)

theory, or finding)

Acrimonus

(typically of a speech or debate) angry and bitter

Candid

truthful and Straight forward; frank

Impudent

not showing the respect for another person; impertinent

Temerity

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

Cynical

believing that people are motivated purely by self interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Credibility

the quality of being trusted and believed

Furtive

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive

Adamant

refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind

Sordid

involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt

Apprehension

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen respect; rudeness

Squalor

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

Demise

a person's death.