To Kill A MockingBird Vocab

aberrations (n)

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

alist (adj)

Leaning or tilted to the side

assuaged (v)

Making an unpleasant feeling less intense 

apoplectic (adj)

Showing extreme anger especially to unfair treatment

asinine (adj)

Extremely stupid or foolish

auspicious (adj

Conducive to success

cleaved (v)

Stick together

collards (n)

A cabbage or a variety that does not develop a heart

contentious (adj)

Causing or likely to cause an argument

cordiality (n)

the quality of being pleasant and friendly

deportment (n)

A persons behavior or manners

dictum (n)

A short statement especially one expressing advice or a general truth or a formal pronouncement from an authorized source

edification (n)

To help a person improve morally or intellectually 

ensuing (n)

Occurring afterward or as a result

indigenous (adj)

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place

interdict (n)

A restriction or limitation of what someone or something can do 

kudzu (n)

A fast growing vine from east asia with fuzzy leaves

libel (n)

a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.

obstreperous (adj)

noisy and difficult to control.

palliation

The relief of suffering caused by life-threatening diseases but does not cure the disease

philippic

a bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one.

predilection (n)

A preference or special liking for something

procured (v)

Obtain something, especially with care or effort

prowess (n)

An ability to participate in an activity with great skill

quelled (v)

To extinguish or suppress

rudiments (n)

The first principles

sojourn (n)

A temporary place to stay

taciturn (adj)

Someone who us reserved in speech; a person who says little

tirade (n)

A long angry speech of criticism

umbrage (n)

Offense or annoyance

vexations (n)

A state or something that causes annoyance or worry

waning (n)

Decreasing in strength