TKAM Vocab #1

Front

Definition of assuaged?

Back

to lessen pain

Answer explanation

Tylenol and Advil helps to lessen the pain of headaches, for example.

Front

Definition of piety?

Back

Religious devotion.

Answer explanation

The pope has a lot of piety.

Front

Definition of descendants?

Back

Something that comes from another, like family members.

Answer explanation

You are a descendent of your grandmother.

Front

Definition of seldom?

Back

rare

Front

Aunt Alexandra's husband is ________; known for being quiet.

Back

taciturn

Front

Why are you being so _____? Why can't you just tell me the answer specifically?

Back

vague

Front

Boo Radley was known for being _________.

Back

eccentric

Answer explanation

David Bowie was famous for being eccentric -- unusual.

Front

Word for: several; many?

Back

multitudes

Front

Word for sudden clarity or understanding, often dramatic:

Back

revelations

Front

Word for 'forced to do something'?

Back

compelled