Mockingbird lll Flashcards
1
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Alien
A
belonging to a foreign country or nation.
The girl was alien to the United States.
2
Q
Ecclesiastical
A
relating to the Christian Church or its clergy
The reverend was part of the ecclesiastical hiarchy.
3
Q
Denunciation
A
Public condemnation of someone or something
The family’s denunciation was the shame of the town.
4
Q
Austere
A
Severe or strict in attitude, appearance, or manner
The mother looked very austere as she scolded her son.
5
Q
Heady
A
Exciting;exhilerating
The heady rush of the rollercoaster overwhelmed her
6
Q
Tactful
A
Careful not to offend other people.
He was tactful when talking about the funeral.
7
Q
Incestuous
A
involving or guilty of incest.
They were the child of an incestuous relationship.
8
Q
Myopic
A
Nearsighted
The myopic old man lived next door.
