TKAM (Vocab #2)

Cel R. (United States of America)
2017
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  1. censorious
    harshly critical or expressing censure
    ...as a kingship 2. affectation (n) an exaggerated or deliberate mannerism 3. arbitrary (adj) done or chosen without a reason; random 4. beseech (v) to beg or plead 5. censorious (adj) finding fault; judging harshly 6. consensus (n) an opinion that is agreed upon by all members of a group of people 7. cudgel (n) a short, thick blunt...
  2. phonetic
    using symbols to represent each speech sound
    ...the nighttime 16. opulence (n) riches or affluence, especially as shown by expensive or ostentatious possessions or lifestyle 17. partition (n) something which separates two parts or areas 18. phonetic (adj) of, relating to, or representing the sounds of speech 19. prolong (v) to make something last longer; to extend a period of time 20. reckless (adj) careless or...
  3. fealty
    the loyalty that one owes to a country, sovereign, or lord
    ...all members of a group of people 7. cudgel (n) a short, thick blunt weapon; a club 8. despite (prep) in spite of 9. effrontery (n) boldness; audacity 10. fealty (n) loyalty; fidelity 11. hesitant (adj) lacking decisiveness; uncertain or unwilling to make a decision 12. inaudible (adj) unable to be heard 13. lithe (adj) moving or bending easily;...
  4. opulence
    wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
    ...often from one stage of development to another, as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly 15. nocturnal (adj) belonging to, occurring in, or related to the nighttime 16. opulence (n) riches or affluence, especially as shown by expensive or ostentatious possessions or lifestyle 17. partition (n) something which separates two parts or areas 18. phonetic (adj) of, relating...
  5. effrontery
    audacious behavior that you have no right to
    ...that is agreed upon by all members of a group of people 7. cudgel (n) a short, thick blunt weapon; a club 8. despite (prep) in spite of 9. effrontery (n) boldness; audacity 10. fealty (n) loyalty; fidelity 11. hesitant (adj) lacking decisiveness; uncertain or unwilling to make a decision 12. inaudible (adj) unable to be heard 13. lithe...
  6. inaudible
    impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
    ...8. despite (prep) in spite of 9. effrontery (n) boldness; audacity 10. fealty (n) loyalty; fidelity 11. hesitant (adj) lacking decisiveness; uncertain or unwilling to make a decision 12. inaudible (adj) unable to be heard 13. lithe (adj) moving or bending easily; graceful and fluid in motion 14. metamorphosis (n) a change in form or shape, often from one...
  7. hesitant
    unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
    ...of people 7. cudgel (n) a short, thick blunt weapon; a club 8. despite (prep) in spite of 9. effrontery (n) boldness; audacity 10. fealty (n) loyalty; fidelity 11. hesitant (adj) lacking decisiveness; uncertain or unwilling to make a decision 12. inaudible (adj) unable to be heard 13. lithe (adj) moving or bending easily; graceful and fluid in motion...
  8. cudgel
    a club that is used as a weapon
    ...to beg or plead 5. censorious (adj) finding fault; judging harshly 6. consensus (n) an opinion that is agreed upon by all members of a group of people 7. cudgel (n) a short, thick blunt weapon; a club 8. despite (prep) in spite of 9. effrontery (n) boldness; audacity 10. fealty (n) loyalty; fidelity 11. hesitant (adj) lacking decisiveness;...
  9. metamorphosis
    striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
    ...lacking decisiveness; uncertain or unwilling to make a decision 12. inaudible (adj) unable to be heard 13. lithe (adj) moving or bending easily; graceful and fluid in motion 14. metamorphosis (n) a change in form or shape, often from one stage of development to another, as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly 15. nocturnal (adj) belonging to, occurring...
  10. nocturnal
    belonging to or active during the night
    ...fluid in motion 14. metamorphosis (n) a change in form or shape, often from one stage of development to another, as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly 15. nocturnal (adj) belonging to, occurring in, or related to the nighttime 16. opulence (n) riches or affluence, especially as shown by expensive or ostentatious possessions or lifestyle 17. partition (n)...
  11. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
    ...effrontery (n) boldness; audacity 10. fealty (n) loyalty; fidelity 11. hesitant (adj) lacking decisiveness; uncertain or unwilling to make a decision 12. inaudible (adj) unable to be heard 13. lithe (adj) moving or bending easily; graceful and fluid in motion 14. metamorphosis (n) a change in form or shape, often from one stage of development to another, as a...
  12. abdicate
    give up power, duties, or obligations
    1. abdicate (v) to decline or reject a powerful position, such as a kingship 2. affectation (n) an exaggerated or deliberate mannerism 3. arbitrary (adj) done or chosen without a reason;...
  13. consensus
    agreement in the judgment reached by a group as a whole
    ...exaggerated or deliberate mannerism 3. arbitrary (adj) done or chosen without a reason; random 4. beseech (v) to beg or plead 5. censorious (adj) finding fault; judging harshly 6. consensus (n) an opinion that is agreed upon by all members of a group of people 7. cudgel (n) a short, thick blunt weapon; a club 8. despite (prep) in...
  14. affectation
    a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
    1. abdicate (v) to decline or reject a powerful position, such as a kingship 2. affectation (n) an exaggerated or deliberate mannerism 3. arbitrary (adj) done or chosen without a reason; random 4. beseech (v) to beg or plead 5. censorious (adj) finding fault; judging...
  15. partition
    separation by the creation of a boundary that divides
    ...15. nocturnal (adj) belonging to, occurring in, or related to the nighttime 16. opulence (n) riches or affluence, especially as shown by expensive or ostentatious possessions or lifestyle 17. partition (n) something which separates two parts or areas 18. phonetic (adj) of, relating to, or representing the sounds of speech 19. prolong (v) to make something last longer; to...
  16. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
    1. abdicate (v) to decline or reject a powerful position, such as a kingship 2. affectation (n) an exaggerated or deliberate mannerism 3. arbitrary (adj) done or chosen without a reason; random 4. beseech (v) to beg or plead 5. censorious (adj) finding fault; judging harshly 6. consensus (n) an opinion that is...
  17. beseech
    ask for or request earnestly
    ...decline or reject a powerful position, such as a kingship 2. affectation (n) an exaggerated or deliberate mannerism 3. arbitrary (adj) done or chosen without a reason; random 4. beseech (v) to beg or plead 5. censorious (adj) finding fault; judging harshly 6. consensus (n) an opinion that is agreed upon by all members of a group of people...
  18. reckless
    marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
    ...or areas 18. phonetic (adj) of, relating to, or representing the sounds of speech 19. prolong (v) to make something last longer; to extend a period of time 20. reckless (adj) careless or unwise; unheeding of danger
  19. prolong
    lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
    ...expensive or ostentatious possessions or lifestyle 17. partition (n) something which separates two parts or areas 18. phonetic (adj) of, relating to, or representing the sounds of speech 19. prolong (v) to make something last longer; to extend a period of time 20. reckless (adj) careless or unwise; unheeding of danger
  20. despite
    contemptuous disregard
Created on Tue Feb 14 20:11:32 EST 2017 (updated Mon Apr 29 19:25:19 EDT 2019)

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