To Kill a Mockingbird Vocab from Chapters 9-15

Obstreperous (97)

noisy and difficult to control.

Invective (99)

insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

Vehemently (109)

in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.

Philippic (117)

a bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one.

Umbrage (117)

offense or annoyance.

Undulate (123)

move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion.

Cantankerous (127)

bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

Indignant (135)

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Austere (138)

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

Formidable (145)

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Obliquely (147)

not in a direct way; indirectly.

Edification (156)

the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually.

Infallible (159)

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Venerable (170)

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Futility (174)

pointlessness or uselessness.