To Kill a Mockingbird
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Vocabulary terms from the novel To Kill a Mockingbird
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 assuaged | adj. (p. part.) having been calmed, eased, or pacified |
| apothecary | n. an individual who prepares or sells drugs or medicines; a pharmacist |
| taciturn | adj. usually or habitually untalkative |
| repertoire | n. The range of skills, aptitudes, or special accomplishments of an individual or group |
| vapid | adj. lacking energy, animation, or interest; dull or boring |
| malevolent | adj. having or exhibiting ill will; wishing to harm others; malicious |
| nebulous | adj. lacking definite form or limits; vague; unclear |
| condescended | v. (past) to treat or deal with people in a patronizing or superior manner |
| indigenous | adj. originating and living in an area or environment; native |
| wallowing | v. (past per. prog.) to great pleasure in; to luxuriate in; to revel |
| illicitly | adv. acting in a manner that is prohibited, banned, or unlawful |
| impressionistic | adj. related to one's emotional response rather than to a rational or reasoned response |
| entailment | n. a legal situation regarding the use of inherited property. |
| vexations | n. sources or causes of annoyance or distress |
| dispensation | n. the act of dispensing, of handing or giving out |
| cordially | adv. acting with warmth or sincerity; in a kindly or friendly manner |
| tranquility | n. the quality or state of being calm and peaceful; serenity |
| iniquities | n. severe injustices; immoral acts or sins |
| flinty | adj. unyielding; uncompromising; stern |
| contemptuous | adj. feeling contempt towards another; scornful or derisive |
| contentious | adj. likely to argue and create a controversy; belligerent |
| diminutive | adj. extremely small; tiny; petite |
| fractious | adj. inclined to make trouble; unruly or difficult to control |
| judiciously | adv. in a careful or thoughtful manner; acting with deliberation or wisdom |
| disapprobation | n. strong disapproval; moral condemnation |
| auspicious | adj. suggesting a favorable outcome; propitious; likely to have a positive result |
| arbitrated | v. (past) to judge or settle a dispute or disagreement |
| melancholy | adj. sadness or depression of the spirit; gloom |
| benign | adj. showing gentleness and kindness |
| tacit | adj. suggested by actions rather than by words; unspoken |
| pestilence | n. a usually fatal disease or widespread epidemic |
| benevolence | n. an inclination to perform kind, generous acts |
| placidly | adv. in an undisturbed or calm manner; calmly |
| asinine | adj. completely foolish or silly; ridiculous |
| edification | n. intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement; enlightenment |
| unfathomable | adj. unable to be understood or comprehended; incomprehensible |
| aberrations | n. deviations or changes from what is normal or expected |
| deportment | n. manner of conduct; behavior |
| obstreperous | adj. noisily and stubbornly defiant; rebellious |
| invective | n. insulting or abusive language |
| rudiments | n. fundamental or basic elements, principles, or skills |
| philippic | n. a verbal attack consisting of harsh or abusive language; a tirade |
| umbrage | n. a sense of being insulted; offense |
| rectitude | n. moral uprightness; righteousness |
| palliation | n. the act of making something seem less serious or severe; a relief from distress |
| undulate | v. to move up and down in a wave-like motion |
| habiliments | n. clothing or dress associated with a particular place or office |
| ecclesiastical | adj. of or related to a church or religious institution |
| impedimenta | n. objects that impede, slow down, or clutter |
| denunciation | n. a public attack or condemnation; a public censure |
| austere | adj. strict or severe in discipline |
| formidable | adj. inspiring awe, admiration, and wonder |
| prerogative | n. the exclusive right or privilege to command, decide, rule, or judge |
| obliquely | adv. in an indirect or evasive manner; indirectly |
| acquiescence | n. passive assent or agreement without protest |
| elucidate | v. to make clear or plain through explanation or discourse; to clarify |
| temerity | n. foolish disregard for one's safety; bravado |
| furtive | adj. characterized by stealth; shifty |
| irascible | adj. easily angered; short-tempered |
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