Thai, Vincent Chapter 2 TKAM Vocab Flashcards
(21 cards)
condescended
do something in a haughty way, as though it is below one’s dignity or level of importance
foray
a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid
transaction
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal
apprehensively
uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
indigenous
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
seceded
withdraw formally from membership in a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization
catawba
a North American variety of grape
cunning
having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion
literate
(of a person) able to read and write
illicitly
refers to something that is not morally proper or acceptable
sentimentality
excessive tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia
union suit
a single undergarment combining shirt and pants
entailment
deduction or implication, that is, something that follows logically from or is implied by something else
scrip stamps
paper money of small denominations (less than $1.00) issued for temporary emergency use
vexations
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
hilt
the handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword, dagger, or knife
subsequent
coming after something in time; following
mortification
great embarrassment and shame
similax
a widely distributed climbing shrub with hooks and tendrils. Several South American species yield sarsaparilla from their roots, and some are cultivated as ornamentals
uninitiated
without special knowledge or experience
sojourn
a temporary stay
