To Kill A Mockingbird
List #1
Chapters 1-2
1.) Mortification: n. strong feelings of embarrassment
n. an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self- respect
2.) Concession: n. the act of conceding or yielding
2.) Concession: n. the act of conceding or yielding
n. point conceded or yielded
3.) Assuaged: v. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
v. provide physical relief, as from pain
4.) Indigenous: originating where it is found
5.) Taciturn: habitually reserved and uncommunicative
6.) Repertoire: n. the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation
5.) Taciturn: habitually reserved and uncommunicative
6.) Repertoire: n. the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation
n. a collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule
7.) Apothecary: a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
8.) Nebulous: adj. lacking definite form or limits
8.) Nebulous: adj. lacking definite form or limits
adj. lacking definition or definite content
9.) Malevolent: adj. wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
9.) Malevolent: adj. wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
adj. arising from intense ill will or hatred; having or exerting a malignant influence
10.) Unsullied: adj. spotlessly clean and fresh
10.) Unsullied: adj. spotlessly clean and fresh
adj. (of reputation) free from blemishes
Chapters 3-4
11.) Contemptuous: expressing extreme contempt
12.) Compromise: n. a middle way between two extremes
n. an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
13.) Reluctantly: adj. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
adj. disinclined to become involved
adj. not eager
14.) Benevolence: n. disposition to do good
n. an inclination to do kind or charitable acts
n. an act intending or showing kindness and good will
15.) Condescension: n. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
n. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
16.) Fractious: adj. stubbornly resistant to authority or control
adj. easily irritated or annoyed
17.) Asinine: adj. devoid of intelligence
18.) Amiable: adj. disposed to please
adj. diffusing warmth and friendliness
19.) Auspicious: adj. auguring favorable circumstances and good luck; presenting favorable circumstance
20.) Arbitrated: v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences