TKAM Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the best definition of apoplectic?

Back

Extremely angry or furious

Front

The term cynical describes someone who is:

Back

Doubtful and distrustful

Front

Choose the word that best describes someone showing benevolence:

Back

Kindness and goodwill

Front

Acquiescence is closest in meaning to:

Back

Quiet acceptance

Front

Obstreperous most closely means:

Back

Noisy and difficult to control

Front

What does the term benevolence mean?

Back

The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.

Front

Define the term acquiesce.

Back

To accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Front

What is the meaning of obstreperous behavior?

Back

Behavior that is noisy and difficult to control.

Front

What does it mean to be cynical?

Back

Having a belief that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity.

Front

What is the opposite of benevolence?

Back

Malevolence, which means having a wish to do evil to others.