To Kill A Mockingbird
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mrsdavisclass on October 29, 2009
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Piety | religious devotion |
| Taciturn | not fond of talking |
| Eccentric | odd, peculiar |
| Malevolent | wishing evil or harm on others; spiteful |
| Nebulous | unclear, vague |
| Erratic | irregular |
| Condescension | a haughty or patronizing attitude |
| Contentious | argumentative |
| Auspicious | favorable; prosperous |
| benevolent | kindly, charitable |
| Inquisitive | asking many questions; curious |
| Edification | moral or spiritual improvement |
| unfathomable | unable to understand fully |
| desolate | left alone; solitary; lonely |
| Ascertain | to make sure of |
| aberrations | a deviation from what is normal |
| analogous | similar or comparable in certain respects |
| obsterperous | noisy, boisterous |
| provacation | something that stuirs up or provokes |
| inconspicuous | not noticeable |
| mausoleum | a large, magnificent tomb |
| apoplectic | showing symptoms of a stroke |
| oppressive | hard to bear; harsh |
| cantankerous | cranky; quarrelsome |
| altercation | an angry argument |
| denunciation | an expression of strong disapproval |
| enamored | inflamed with love |
| elusive | difficult to describe or understand |
| antagonize | to arouse dislike in |
| placid | calm or peaceful; tranquil |
| ominous | unfavorable, threatening |
| venerable | deserving respect because of age or character |
| amiable | friendly |
| acrimonious | bitter |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well |
| impudent | shamelessly bold or rude |
| expunge | to erase |
| temerity | reckless boldness; foolhardiness |
| vengeance | punishment for a wrong; revenge |
| feral | wild; untamed; savage |
| furtive | secret; sly; stealthy |
| vehement | showing strong feeling; passionate |
| bovine | an ox or cow |
| impertinent | rudely bold |
| spurious | not coming from the right source; False, counterfeit |
| mortification | a feeling of shame, humiliation |
| acquiescence | agreement; consent without objection |
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