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English9 final vocab
To Kill a Mockingbird Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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eccentric | departing from the established norm, model, or rule |
malevolent | exhibiting or having ill-will; malicious |
intimidation | threats |
condescended | to come down voluntarily to the level of inferiors |
indigenous | native |
pronouncements | authoritative statements |
irked | annoyed; bothered |
persevere | remain constant to a purpose in spite of obstacles |
compromise | settlement of differences in which concessions are made |
tyranny | extreme harshness or severity; rigor |
unanimous | in complete agreement |
evasion | act of avoiding |
chameleon | like a lizard known for changing colors to match its surroundings; changeable person |
tormenting | pestering; harassing |
quibbling | making petty distinctions or irrelevant observations |
teetered | moved unsurely in a see-sawing motion |
malignant | actively evil in nature |
entrusted | given over to another for care or protection |
adjacent | next to |
perplexity | the condition of being puzzled |
ingenuous | without sophistication; artless; innocent |
fanatical | possessed or driven by excessive zeal |
isolate | to separate from the group; set apart |
debating | deliberating; considering |
acquainted | made familiar with |
contemporaries | of the same time or era; about the same age |
inconspicuous | not readily noticeable |
peril | danger |
contradict | to go against |
inaudible | unable to be heard |
cantankerous | contrary; disagreeable; quarrelsome |
compensation | something given or received as substitution or payment |
emerge | to come forth from something |
acquired | obtained |
ecclesiastical | pertaining to a church |
extract | to forcibly draw forth; pull out |
preoccupation | the absorption of the attention or intellect |
pensive | thoughtful |
antagonize | incur the dislike of someone; counteract |
infallible | unfailing; always correct |
defendant | person against whom an action is brought |
begrudge | to envy the possession or enjoyment of |
oblivious | unaware |
acquiescence | passive agreement |
encumbered | hindered |
dispelled | done away with |
indulge | to allow oneself a special pleasure |
amiably | good-naturedly; cordially |
complacently | in a self-satisfied manner |
stealthy | characterized by secret movement; avoiding notice |
prejudice | preconceived preference or idea; bias |
irrelevant | not applicable; having nothing to do with the matter at hand |
subtlety | something not obvious |
predicament | troublesome situation |
fraud | deliberate deception for unfair or unlawful gain |
subsequent | coming after |
pauper | poor person |
obscure | inconspicuous; undistinguished; not well-known |
pursuits | activities; hobbies |
improbable | not likely |
inevitable | unavoidable; bound to happen |
apprehension | fearful feeling; dread |
sustain | to keep in existence; maintain; prolong |
hypocrites | people who say they believe one thing but they actually believe in the opposite |
allegedly | supposedly; believed to be so but not yet proved |
persecuted | oppressed; ill-treated |
assessment | evaluation |
consented | agreed to |
inconveniences | things that cause trouble, lack of ease, or difficulty |