To Kill A Mockingbird Vocab: Part 2

English

acquiescence (n)

the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

acrimonious (adj)

Typically a speech or a debate, angry and bitter

caliber (n)

The quality of someones character or the level of their ability

chiffarobe (n)

Combination of a wardrobe and chest of drawers

connived (v)

To secretly allow something considered immoral illegal wrong or harmful to occur

cynical (adj)

A person who thinks humans are selfish, or one person motivated by their own interests

elucidate (v)

To make something clear or to explain

florid (adj)

extremely complex

furtive (adj)

To avoid attention due to mostly guilt

habiliments (n)

The dress characteristic of an occupation or occasion

honed (v)

Reined or perfected over time

impedimenta (n)

equipment for an activity or expedition, especially when considered as bulky or an encumbrance.

impertinence (n)

lack of respect; rudeness.

indignant (adj

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

infallible (adj)

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

infantile (adj)

Acting childish or annoying

iota (n)

An extremely small amount

irascible (adj)

Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

lavation (n)

The act or instance of washing or cleansing

manacles (n)

Something that physically prevents free movement

a metal band, chain, or shackle

notoriety (n)

The state of having a bad reputation

privy (n)

A toilet or bathroom

repertoire (n)

All the special skills a person has

spurious (adj)

Not being what it purports to be

squalid (adj)

Extremely dirty or unpleasant especially as a result of poverty or neglect

sundry (adj)

A various kind or several

temerity (n)

excessive confidence or boldness.

tenet (n)

A belief honored by one person or a group of people

principle or belief

vehement (adj)

Showing strong feeling intense

veneer (n)

An attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or somethings true nature or feelings

venerable (adj)

Given a great deal of respect especially because of age wisdom or character

wryly (adv)

In a way that expresses mocking humor or dry humor