TKAM Vocab Words
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TKAM VOCAB WORDS
BY ETHAN SHAFFER
Ramshackle
Def. - in a state of severe disrepair
The ramshackle barn stood alone in the winter, looking more somber every day.
Rendered
Def. - cause to become; make
The horrific storm rendered the playground virtually useless.
Flue
Def. - chimney or smoke duct
The weary traveler gazed at the smoke brewing from the house flue.
Invective
Def. - abusive term, curse, insult, or cuss word
I let off several invectives after I stubbed my toe on the coffee table.
Alist
Def. - tilted to one side
The wooden post was Alist after being clipped by an oncoming car.
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Propensities
Def. - inclinations or tendencies
The old man had several propensities, such as biting his fingernails or chewing on ice.
Garish
Def. - showy; very bright or gaudy
Floyd Mayweather JR. was very garish when he strutted into the ring, being undefeated.
Flighty
Def. - foolish; irresponsible
The grown man was acting very flighty when he put diesel into his Corvette.
Manacles
Def. - handcuffs
The sheriff stuck the manacles on the outlaw's outstretched hands.
Succinct
Def. - clear and brief
The coach's speech was succinct; he didn't waste any time getting his point across.
Acrimonious
Def. - sarcastic; bitter; nasty
My sister got so acrimonious during our argument, I thought she would kill me.
Pilgrimage
Def. - a long walk
I embarked on a pilgrimage through the deserted forest.
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Volition
Def. - will
The defensive end's volition allowed him to break through double coverage and sack the quarterback.
Pauper
Def. - extremely poor person
As I was walking down the street, I noticed a pauper getting out of a ratty cardboard box.
Indignant
Def. - angry
Mr. Jones was very indignant when all of his students were late to class.
Fatalistic
Def. - accepting that something is inevitable
General Custer was fatalistic when he went into battle.
Vehement
Def. - full of emotion and strong feeling
The baby's face was vehement when he realized he was hungry.
Squalor
Def. - filth
The trench was filled with mud and squalor after the thunderstorm.
Veneer
Def. - attractive outer surface
The Easter egg was veneer, but on the inside it contained an ugly-looking candy.
Recluse
Def. - someone who stays away from society and other people
Harper Lee is very much a recluse; she doesn't like the spotlight.
Eccentricites
Def. - odd behavior
The young boy displayed eccentricities when he started crying out of nowhere.
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