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Mississippi Trial
Words from Mississippi Trial, 1955
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| indictment | a grand jury's decision to formally accuse an alleged criminal |
| bayou | a marshy area of a larger body of water |
| somber | extremely serious |
| calculating | shrewd and coldy scheming |
| prattle | To chatter on and on |
| badger | to harass or pester someone |
| solitude | being alone or remote from others |
| shanty | a crudely built hut or cabin |
| conniptions | a fit of hysterical excitement or anger |
| gumption | initiative and energy |
| meander | to follow a winding and turning course |
| dilapidated | fallen into ruin and decay |
| ajar | partly open |
| fertile | capable of producing vegetation and crops |
| barren | unproductive and infertile |