To Kill A Mockingbird Vocab Flashcards
Auspicious
showing or suggesting that future success is likely
Ensuing
occur afterward or as a result
Procured
to obtain something by particular care or effort
Waning
to decrease in size
Libel
a published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation
Kudzu
eastern asian climbing plant with red/purple flowers
Apoplectic
overcome with anger; extremely indignant
Collards
a cabbage of a variety that does not develop a heart
Philippic
a bitter rant against something
Dictum
a formal pronouncement of principle, proposition, or opinion
Deportment
a person’s behavior or manners
Indigenous
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
Tirade
a long and angry criticizing speech or accusation
Quelled
to put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force
Asinine
extremely stupid or foolish
Sojourn
a temporary stay
Taciturn
reserved or keeping to oneself; saying little
Umbrage
a feeling of offence/annoyance from something someone said or did
Alist
inclined to one side; heeling or listing
Obstreperous
noisy and difficult to control
Palliation
easing the severity of a pain or disease without removing the cause
Vexations
irritation, frustration, annoyance; a cause of trouble or worry
Cordiality
being pleasant and friendly
Assuaged
make an unpleasant feeling less intense
