TKAM Vocab In-Context 1 and 2 Review

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Vehement

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Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense. Example: 'He spoke vehemently about the need for change.'

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Malevolent

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Having or showing a wish to do evil to others; malicious. Example: 'The malevolent spirit haunted the old house.'

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Reprimand

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To scold or criticize someone for a fault or mistake. Example: 'The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.'

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Contentious

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Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. Example: 'The contentious issue of school funding sparked debate.'

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Accustomed

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Familiar with something through repeated experience; used to. Example: 'She was accustomed to waking up early for school.'

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Synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Example: 'Happy is a synonym for joyful.'

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Antonym

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A word that means the opposite of another word. Example: 'Hot is an antonym for cold.'

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Context

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a particular word or event that help clarify its meaning. Example: 'Understanding the context of a word can help in grasping its meaning.'

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements. Example: 'From her tone, I made an inference that she was upset.'

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Acquiescence

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The reluctant acceptance of something without protest. Example: 'He nodded in acquiescence to her request.'