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    Vocab “To Kill a Mockingbird”

    1. Condescend: To show feelings of superiority; to patronize.

    2. Aloof: Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

    3. Mortification: Great embarrassment and shame.

    4. Impediment: A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

    5. Qualm: An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear.

    6. Foreshadowing: A warning or indication of a future event.

    7. Denunciation: Public condemnation of someone or something.

    8. Philippic: A bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one.

    9. Prejudice: Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

    10. Elucidate: To make (something) clear; to explain.

    11. Amiable: Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

    12. Umbrage: Offense or annoyance.

    13. Vexation: The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried. It can also refer to
    something that causes annoyance, frustration, or worry.

    14. Livid: Furiously angry.

    15. Rueful: Expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a slightly humorous way.

    16. Unmitigated: Absolute; unqualified.

    17. Temerity: Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

    18. Peeve: To annoy; a cause of annoyance.

    19. Aberration: A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is
    unwelcome.

    20. Apoplectic: Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

    21. Austere: Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

    22. Placid: Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.

    23. Morbid: Characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in


    disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

    24. Alleged: Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or
    undesirable quality.

    25. To irk: To irritate; annoy.


    26. Ample: Enough or more than enough; plentiful.

    27. Tentative: Not certain or fixed; provisional.

    28. Taciturn: Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

    29. Indicative: Serving as a sign or indication of something.

    30. Disapprobation: Strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.

    31. Fractious: (Typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome.

    32. Predilection: A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

    33. Indigenous: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

    34. Discreet: Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions.

    35. Succinct: Briefly and clearly expressed.

    36. Auspicious: Conducive to success; favorable.

    37. Perpetual: Never ending or changing.

    38. Tacit: Understood or implied without being stated.

    39. Erratic: Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

    40. Quell: To put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.

    41. Misdemeanor: A minor wrongdoing.

    42. Accosted: Approached and addressed (someone) boldly or aggressively.

    43. Profane: Relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than
    religious.
    44. Sundry: Of various kinds; several.

    45. Dispelled: Made (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.

    46. Connivance: Willingness to secretly allow or be involved in wrongdoing, especially an


    immoral or illegal act.

    47. Congenital: (Especially of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth.

    48. Acquit: Free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

    49. Begrudge: Envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something).

    50. Duress: Threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do
    something against their will or better judgment.

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