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TKAM Vocab #3

TKAM Vocab #3. shambles. Part of Speech: noun Definition: a place or state in which there is great confusion, disorder, or destruction Her actions left her family in shambles. ingenuous. Part of Speech: adjective Definition: very smart or clever T he book has an ingenious plot. gallant.

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TKAM Vocab #3

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  1. TKAM Vocab #3

  2. shambles Part of Speech: noun Definition: a place or state in which there is great confusion, disorder, or destruction Her actions left her family in shambles.

  3. ingenuous Part of Speech: adjective Definition: very smart or clever The book has an ingenious plot.

  4. gallant Part of Speech: adjective Definition: showing courage; very brave The new student had a very gallant personality as he approached his new peers.

  5. invective Part of Speech: adjective Definition: of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse He gave out invective remarks toward an unlucky friend.

  6. contemporary Part of Speech: adjective Definition: happening or beginning now or in recent times The new house on our street was very contemporary.

  7. rudiments Part of Speech: noun Definition: something unformed or undeveloped They began to put together the rudiments of the plan.

  8. mausoleum Part of Speech: noun Definition: a large tomb; a large gloomy building or room It is so quiet in here it is like a mausoleum.

  9. umbrage Part of Speech: noun Definition: a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done She took umbrage at the slightest suggestion of disrespect.

  10. palliation Part of Speech: verb Definition: to make the effects of (something, such as an illness) less painful, harmful, or harsh There are treatments that can palliate the painful symptoms of the disease.

  11. reconnaissance Part of Speech: noun Definition: a preliminary survey to gain information; especially an exploratory military survey of enemy territory They did a reconnaissance of the enemy's position.

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