To Kill A Mockingbird Vocabulary 2 Flashcards
frivolous
not having any serious purpose or value
habiliments
clothing
austere
severe or strict
prerogative
a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
obliquely
not in a direct way
myopic
nearsighted
devoid
entirely lacking or free from
taut
stretched or pulled tight
manacles
a metal band, chain, or shakle
affliction
a regular tendency- hard to give up
venerable
accorded a great deal of respect due to age, wisdom, or character
ecclesiastical
of or relating to the Christian church
uncouth
a person lacking good manners
elucidate
to make something clear; explain
eccentricities
the quality of being eccentric
acrimonious
angry and bitter
complacently
pleased; self satisfaction
ambidextrous
able to use both hands equally well
lavations
the process of washing or bathing
mollified
to soften in feeling or temper
pilgrimage
a long journey for religious purposes
volition
the act of willing, choosing, or resolving
expunge
to blot out; erase
chiffarobe
a piece of furniture with drawers and places to hang stuff
indicted
to bring a formal accusation against
temerity
boldness
cynical
distrusting the motives of others
pauper
a poor person without any means of support
acquit
to declare not guilty
indignant
expressing strong displeasure at something offensive or insulting
