To Kill a Mockingbird Unit 3

Question 1

Arid

Answer 1

very dry

Question 2

Benign

Answer 2

having little or no detrimental effect; harmless

Question 3

Complacently

Answer 3

the state of being self-satisfied

Question 4

Congenital

Answer 4

existing at birth or dating from birth

Question 5

Drone

Answer 5

speaking in a monotonous tone; a continuous low humming sound

Question 6

Elucidate

Answer 6

to make clear, to explain

Question 7

Enunciate

Answer 7

to pronounce clearly

Question 8

Fraudulent

Answer 8

deceitful; portrayed as genuine but is really an imposter

Question 9

Impertinent

Answer 9

insolently rude, not within the proper bounds of good taste or manners

Question 10

Irascible

Answer 10

irritable, easily angered, cranky, cross

Question 11

Lament

Answer 11

to mourn or to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner

Question 12

Recluse

Answer 12

a person who lives in solitude, a hermit

Question 13

Savory

Answer 13

appetizing

Question 14

Serene

Answer 14

calm, placid

Question 15

Sordid

Answer 15

filthy, foul

Question 16

Stealthy

Answer 16

acting in a secret and sneaky way

Question 17

Temerity

Answer 17

boldness that is foolhardy

Question 18

Turbulence

Answer 18

wild or disturbing activity

Question 19

Unobtrusive

Answer 19

not readably noticeable

Question 20

Vehement

Answer 20

marked by or full of vigor or energy; strong