To Kill a Mockingbird Flashcards
Tyranny
N - oppressive power/government rule
“The tyranny of some governments has caused some people to emigrate.”
mortified
ADJ. - Feeling or showing strong shame or embarrassment
“When Wyatt got up on stage in front of the entire freshman class to give his speech, he took a deep breath, thought positive thoughts, and tried not to be mortified.”
evasion
N. - The act of avoiding something or someone
“Jeramiah’s evasion of our English class was clear when he didn’t show up for three weeks.”
tacit
ADJ. - Expressed or implied without words or speech
“Romeo and Juliet’s love was tacit; anyone who looked at them could see it in their faces.”
benevolence
N. - disposition to do good; Kindness
“Sophie’s benevolence was clear when she helped the elderly woman cross the street.”
waning
V. - To decrease, dwindle, or diminish in intensity
“Thankfully, Zach’s headache is waning.”
bewilderment
N. - The quality or state of being lost, perplexed or confused.
“River’s bewilderment was clear by the look on her face when I said I hated reading.
procured
V. - To obtain/get possession of something.
“Rachael went to the store and procured a new shirt and pair of shoes.”
perpetrate
V. - to carry out, commit, or execute a plan
“Josh hoped to perpetrate the crime without being caught.”
ascertain
V. - to find out or learn.
“Kolbie could not ascertain why Captain Torres would go into the barbershop if he knew the barber might kill him.”
perpetual
ADJ. - Continuing for a very long time without stopping; never-ending.
Andrew M.’s perpetual giggling got on Andrew B.’s nerves because it was endless!
tirade
N. - A long, angry speech of criticism
“When Quinn came home late last Saturday night, his mother’s tirade lasted at least fifteen minutes.”
prerogative
N. - a right or privilege
” Atticus feels it is Tom Robinson’s prerogative to receive a fair trial.”
Terse
ADJ - brief or abrupt
“The teacher gave a terse response to the inappropriate, personal question the student asked her.”
haughty
ADJ. - having or showing a attitude of superiority; arrogant.
“Sean’s haughty attitude was clear when he ignored everyone but the cool kids.”
