TKAM Vocab 9-13

Question 1

Inordinate

Answer 1

exceeding reasonable limits

Question 2

Sluggish

Answer 2

indisposed to action or exertion; lacking energy; lazy; slow to respond

Question 3

Myopic

Answer 3

a : to be nearsighted

b : to be shortsighted or lacking in tolerance or understanding

Question 4

Morbid

Answer 4

gruesome or grisly; suggesting an unhealthy attitude (gloomy, sensitive, extreme)

Question 5

Heredity

Answer 5

the passing of genetic characters from parents to offspring

Question 6

Caste

Answer 6

a division of society based on differences of wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race

Question 7

Oblique

Answer 7

not straightforward; indirect

Question 8

Discreet

Answer 8

showing prudence; careful in speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy

Question 9

Flighty

Answer 9

lacking stability or steadiness; easily upset or excited

Question 10

Prerogative

Answer 10

an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege

Question 11

Formidable

Answer 11

tending to inspire awe or wonder

Question 12

Dispel

Answer 12

to drive away by or as if by scattering

Question 13

Ruthless

Answer 13

without pity or compassion; cruel

Question 14

Subdue

Answer 14

to bring under control especially by an exertion of the will

Question 15

Austere

Answer 15

severe in manner or appearance; self-disciplined; serious; without luxury

Question 16

Denunciation

Answer 16

to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil

Question 17

Denote

Answer 17

to serve as an indication of

Question 18

Bode

Answer 18

to indicate by signs

Question 19

Garish

Answer 19

crudely or tastelessly colorful or showy; excessively ornate or elaborate

Question 20

Haughty

Answer 20

blatantly and disdainfully proud

Question 21

Frivolous

Answer 21

marked by unbecoming levity; lacking in seriousness

Question 22

Diligent

Answer 22

constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent

Question 23

Propensity

Answer 23

a natural inclination or tendency

Question 24

Tirade

Answer 24

a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation; a long vehement speech

Question 25

Feeble

Answer 25

physically weak or frail; intellectually (morally) weak; lacking in volume or brightness

Question 26

Inconspicuous

Answer 26

not readily noticeable

Question 27

Rudiment

Answer 27

a basic principle or element or a fundamental skill

Question 28

Peril

Answer 28

exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk or danger

Question 29

Jubilant

Answer 29

showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph

Question 30

Articulate

Answer 30

expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively

Question 31

Cantankerous

Answer 31

disagreeable to deal with

Question 32

Devoid

Answer 32

(adj) not possessing, untouched by | (vb) to strip of some quality or substance

Question 33

Beholden

Answer 33

being under obligation for a favor/gift

Question 34

Sassy

Answer 34

impertinent, boldly smart, or saucy

Question 35

Decree

Answer 35

an order usually having the force of law

Question 36

Undulate

Answer 36

a : to form or move in waves | b : to rise and fall in volume, pitch, or cadence

Question 37

Reconnaissance

Answer 37

(the act of reconnoitering) – to inspect, observe, or survey to gain information

Question 38

Umbrage

Answer 38

a feeling of pique or resentment at some fancied slight or insult

Question 39

Rectitude

Answer 39

moral integrity; the quality or state of being correct in judgement or procedure

Question 40

Lineaments

Answer 40

distinguishing features or distinctive characteristics

Question 41

Invective

Answer 41

vehement censure or reproach; a harsh accusation

Question 42

Gallant

Answer 42

brave, spirited, noble, polite, grand

Question 43

Obstreperous

Answer 43

marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness

Question 44

Deportment

Answer 44

the manner in which one conducts oneself

Question 45

Changeling

Answer 45

a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy

Question 46

Analogous

Answer 46

having similarity or comparability between two things