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to kill a mockingbird vocab 50 questions
consult
seek information from
prosecution
the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge
satisfactory
meeting the requirements
despise
look down on with disdain
defense
the case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit
formidable
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
exodus
a journey by a group to escape from a hostile environment
descent
a movement downward
ambidextrous
equally skillful with each hand
affluent
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
unsullied
spotlessly clean and fresh
tyrannical
a characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
revelation
an enlightening or astonishing disclosure
condescend
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
expound
add details, as to an account or idea
amiable
diffusing warmth and friendliness
unanimous
in complete agreement
arbitrate
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
inquisitive
showing curiosity
ramshackle
in deplorable condition
assuage
provide physical relief, as from pain
entity
that which is perceived to have its own distinct existence
malevolent
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
indigenous
originating where it is found
imprudent
not sensible, responsible, or wise
concede
acknowledge defeat
literate
able to read and write
alledged
declared but not proven
intimidation
the act of scaring a weaker person to make them do something
subsequent
following in time or order
tranquility
a state of peace and quiet
iniquity
an unjust act
ethical
adhering to moral principles
dismemberment
the removal of limbs; being cut to peices
persevere
be persistent, refuse to stop
arbitrate
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
edification
uplifting enlightenment
concession
the act of yeilding
tacit
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
malignant
dangerous to health
aususpicious
indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
contemptuous
expressing extreme scorn
benevolence
disposition to do good
caricature
a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
attribute
a characteristic that distinguishes objects or individuals
unfathomable
impossible to come to understand
analogous
similar or equivalent in some respects
inconspicuous
not prominent or readily noticeable
aberration
a state or condition markedly different from the norm
jubilant
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
