To Kill a Mockingbird Flashcards

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Ambled

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to go at a slow, easy pace; stroll; saunter

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Quibble

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an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue.

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Procure

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to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means

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Assuaged

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made milder or less severe; eased

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Provocation

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something that incites, instigates, angers, or irritates.

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Prerogative

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an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank, office, or the like

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Asinine

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foolish, unintelligent, or silly; stupid

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Undulate

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to move with a sinuous or wavelike motion; display a smooth rising-and-falling or side-to-side alternation of movement

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Curt

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rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner.

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Analogous

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Having analogy; corresponding in some particular

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Succinct

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expressed in few words; concise; terse

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Venue

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the scene or locale of any action or event

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Inconspicuous

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not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.

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Tedious

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marked by monotony or tedium; long and tiresome

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Volition

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the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; a choice made by will

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Antagonize

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to make hostile or unfriendly; make an enemy or antagonist of

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Squalid

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foul and repulsive, as from lack of care or cleanliness; neglected and filthy.

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Connive

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to cooperate secretly; conspire

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Formidable

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causing fear, apprehension, or dread; intimidating

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Benevolence

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desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness

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Disapprobation

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disapproval; condemnation.

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Temerity

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reckless boldness; rashness

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Indigenous

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originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native

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Rout

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a defeat attended with disorderly flight; dispersal of a defeated force in complete disorder

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Notoriety

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the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known

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Auspicious

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promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable

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Taciturn

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inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation

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Edification

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moral improvement or guidance; uplifting

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Prowess

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exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle.

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Discernable

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capable of being discerned; distinguishable

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Indicative

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showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive

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