To Kill a Mocking Bird Flashcards

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frivolous

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not having any serious purpose or value

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subdued

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(of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or deppressed

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austere

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severe or strict in manner attitude, or appearance, (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts of luxuries, harsh or ascetic

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tactful

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having or showing sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

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myopic

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nearsighted lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight

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venerable

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accordered a great deal of respect, especially because of age , wisdom or character

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uncouth

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( of a person of their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners , refinement, or grace

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unobtrusive

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not conspicuous or attracting attention

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aimable

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having or displaying a friendly and pleasent manner

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eccentric

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(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange

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brash

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self-assertive in a rude, nosy, or overbearing way

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arid

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lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning

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circumstantial

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(of evidence or a legal case) pointing indirectly toward someone’s guilt but not conclusively proving it

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qualm

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an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or, fear, especially about one’s own conduct: a misgiving

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edification

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the instruction or improvement of a person morrally or intellectually

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scurtiny

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reticule observation or examination

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violation

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the faculty or powers of using one will

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begrudge

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envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something)

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acquiesce

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accept something reluctantly but without protest