English 10H 12 Angry Men Vocab

dogged

headstrong; unyielding; obstinate

meek

weak

bigot

a prejudiced person who is intolerant of others’ viewpoints

abstain

to refrain from doing somethingspecifically, to choose not to participate in an action or decision.

tenement

a run-down apartment building, barely meeting minimal standards

writhing

moving or twisting in a snake-like fashion

conceivable

capable of being imagined

alibi

proof that someone accused of something could not have done it

premeditated

previously planned

unanimous

a situation in which everyone agrees

verdict

a decision after considering the evidence

convict

to declare someone is guilty

acquit

to declare someone is innocent

circumstantial

describes evidence that is not based on facts

sadist

someone who takes pleasure in cruelty

sheepishly

shyly; cowardly; meekly

subservient

submissive; dutiful; obedient

rapport

positive dynamic between people; a good relationship

belligerent

eager to fight; hostile

petty

marked by narrowness of mind, ideas, or views