Book 5 Vocabulary TBK

Impudent – Disrespectful or bold in a rude way; lacking proper respect or modesty.

Incorrigible – Impossible to correct, reform, or improve; persistently bad or unruly.

Decrepit – Weak, worn out, or in poor condition due to age or long use.

Supercilious – Behaving or looking as though one thinks they are superior to others; arrogant and condescending.

Centripetal – Moving or directed toward a center, often used in physics to describe forces.

Fanfaronade – Boastful talk or behavior; empty bragging.

Illumined – Lit up or made clear; enlightened.

Gratis – Free of charge; without cost.

Edifice – A large or impressive building; sometimes used metaphorically for a complex system of beliefs.

Enigmatic – Mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Servile – Overly submissive, like a servant; showing excessive willingness to please others.

Tempestuous – Stormy, turbulent, or emotionally intense.

Revile – To criticize or insult harshly and abusively.

Lucre – Money, often with a negative connotation (e.g., ill-gotten gains).

Driveling – Talking nonsense or in a childish, silly way; drooling.

Lackey – A servile follower; someone who follows orders without question, often to gain favor.

Restiveness – A state of being restless, uneasy, or difficult to control.

Dubious – Doubtful, uncertain, or suspicious.

Candor – Honesty and openness, especially in speech.