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vocabulary tkm
to kill a mocking bird vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| preserve | 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 puzzeled |
| 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 era; about the same age |
| inconspicuous | not readily noticeable |
| peril | danger |
| contradict | contrary; disagreeable; quarrelsome |
| inaudible | unable to be heard |
| cantankerous | to go against |
| compensation | something given or received as substitution or payment |
| emerge | to come forth from something |
| acquired | obtained |
| ecclesiastical | pertaining to the church |
| extract | to forcibly be drawn forth |
| preoccupation | the absorption of the attention or intellect |
| pensive | thoughtful |
| antagonize | incur the dislike of someone; counteract |
| infallible | unfailing; always correct |
| defendent | person against whom an action is brought |
| begrudged | 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 naturally; 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 |
| sublety | 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 |
| inevitsble | unavoidable; bound to happen |
| apprehension | fearful feeling; dread |
| sustain | to keep in existence; maintain; prolong |
| hypocrites | people who say the believe one thing but actually believe in the opposite |
| allegedly | supposedly; believed to be so but not yet proved |
| persecuted | opposed; or ill treated |
| assessment | evaluation |
| consented | agreed |
| inconveniences | things that cause trouble, lack of ease, or difficulty |
Created by:
meag haley
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