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Vocabulary Expansion from "To Kill a Mockingbird": Key Terms and Definitions

Explore essential vocabulary from "To Kill a Mockingbird" in this vocabulary guide. Each term includes its part of speech, a clear definition, and contextual usage. Notable words such as "acquiesce," "acrimony," and "feral" enrich your understanding of the text and its themes. These vocabulary words are vital for readers looking to deepen their literary analysis and comprehension. Whether you are a student or a passionate reader, this guide will enhance your language skills and appreciation for Harper Lee's masterpiece.

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Vocabulary Expansion from "To Kill a Mockingbird": Key Terms and Definitions

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  1. To Kill a mockingbird Vocabulary- Part Two

  2. acquiesce • Noun • To consent or comply without protest.

  3. acrimony • Noun • Bitter, ill-natured animosity especially in speech or behavior

  4. discreet • Adjective • Having or showing self-restraint in speech or behavior

  5. elucidate • Verb • To make clear or plain; clarify

  6. feral • Adjective • Existing in a wild or untamed state

  7. florid • Adjective • Flushed with rosy color; ruddy

  8. formidable • Adjective • Arousing fear, dread or awe

  9. furtive • Adjective • Marked by stealth; secret; sly; shifty

  10. garish • Adjective • Excessively or stridently decorated

  11. impertinent • Adjective • Brashly bold; disrespectfully arrogant

  12. irascible • Adjective • Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered

  13. mollify • Verb • To placate or soothe

  14. pinion • Verb • To bind fast, hold down, or fix in one place

  15. purloin • Verb • To commit theft; steal

  16. repertoire • Noun • The range of skills of a person or group

  17. Rue(ful) • Verb • To feel regret, remorse or sorrow for

  18. sibilant • Adjective • Of or producing a hissing sound

  19. spurious • Adjective • Lacking authenticity or validity; false

  20. stolid • Adjective • Having or revealing little emotion

  21. temerity • Noun • Audacity or nerve

  22. venerable • Adjective • Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, or position

  23. wary • Adjective • On guard; watchful; cautious

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