To Kill A Mockingbird Vocab

Question 1

Auspicious

Answer 1

showing or suggesting that future success is likely

Question 2

Ensuing

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occur afterward or as a result

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Procured

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to obtain something by particular care or effort

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Waning

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to decrease in size

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Libel

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a published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation

Question 6

Kudzu

Answer 6

eastern asian climbing plant with red/purple flowers

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Apoplectic

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overcome with anger; extremely indignant

Question 8

Collards

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a cabbage of a variety that does not develop a heart

Question 9

Philippic

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a bitter rant against something

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Dictum

Answer 10

a formal pronouncement of principle, proposition, or opinion

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Deportment

Answer 11

a person’s behavior or manners

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Indigenous

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originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native

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Tirade

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a long and angry criticizing speech or accusation

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Quelled

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to put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force

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Asinine

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extremely stupid or foolish

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Sojourn

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a temporary stay

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Taciturn

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reserved or keeping to oneself; saying little

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Umbrage

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a feeling of offence/annoyance from something someone said or did

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Alist

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inclined to one side; heeling or listing

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Obstreperous

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noisy and difficult to control

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Palliation

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easing the severity of a pain or disease without removing the cause

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Vexations

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irritation, frustration, annoyance; a cause of trouble or worry

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Cordiality

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being pleasant and friendly

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Assuaged

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make an unpleasant feeling less intense

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Contentious

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Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

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Edification

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the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually

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Predilection

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preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something

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Prowess

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skill or expertise in a certain field or job

Question 29

Aberrations

Answer 29

departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome