TKM
iota (n)
a tiny scarcely detectable amount
temerity (n)
foolish or rash boldness
acquit (v)
not guilty of criminal charges
wry (adj)
expression was dry
furtive (adj)
done in a quiet or secret way to avoid being noticed
duress (n)
force or threats meant to make someone do something
squalor (n)
dirtiness and unpleasantness (filliness)
purloin (v)
make off with belongings of others ( to steal )
irascible (adj)
quickly aroused to anger
flounder (v)
behave awkwardly; have difficulties (to struggle)
shrewd (adj)
smart (especially when negotiating with people)
gait (n)
the rate of moving, especially walking, or running
livery (n)
the uniforn of a servant
incantation (n)
phrases believed to have a magical effect
brevity (n)
to attribute of being short of something