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To Kill a Mockingbird - Ch. 16 - 19 Vocabulary

Terms in this set (20)

acrimonious
bitter, stinging, or caustic in nature or speech
corroborating
making more certain; double-checking; conspiring
countenance
appearance; face
frank
direct and unreserved in speech
grudge
a feeling of resentment or ill-will
gullet
the esophagus; throat
lurches
staggered; stumbled
profane
hold contempt for, usually towards God or sacred principles
scrutiny
a thorough searching; a close examination or inquiry
subpoena
a summons for witnesses or evidence before a court
acquainted
familiar; having personal knowledge of
brash
tactless; bold
browbeating
intimidating; bullying
expunge
strike out; erase
lavations
washings; the process of bathing
pilgrimage
a journey or long quest for knowledge
predicament
a difficult situation
proceedings
a particular course of action
volition
the act of making a conscious decision
wrathfully
with great anger, hatred, or ill-will
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