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English Unit 2 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Empower | (verb) to give someone power Atticus empowers Tom Robinson by defending his case in court. |
| Innocence | (noun) when someone is not guilty of a crime (noun) when someone is unaware of sin or injustice Atticus worked hard to prove Tom Robinson’s innocence in court, but the jury still declared him guilty. |
| Surreal | adjective) characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtaposition. (adjective) resembling a dream To Scout, watching Tom Robinson’s trial was a surreal experience; the courtroom and proceedings had a dreamlike, unreal quality. |
| Disillusioned | (adjective) having lost faith or trust in something: disappointed that something is not as good, valuable, true, etc., as it had seemed Jem became disillusioned after learning of Tom’s guilty verdict |
| Vindictive | (adjective) having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge. Scout felt vindictive towards Cecil Jacobs after he insulted her family at various points throughout the novel. |
| Inherent | (adjective) a permanent, natural, and essential part of someone or something Atticus believes that goodness is inherent in all people |
| Revelation | (noun) a surprising and previously unknown fact, esp. one that is made known in a dramatic way Jem had a revelation about human nature after the Tom Robinson trial |
| Prejudice | (noun) harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgment preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. Many of Maycomb’s residents hold severe prejudice against people of color |