To kill a Mockingbird chapters 1 through 3

Assuage

(v) To ease or relieve the intensity of something

strictures

(n) A restriction or limitation on a person or activity

taciturn

(adj) quiet and not prone to communication

imprudent

(adj) careless, lacking wisdom, foolhardy

vapid

(adj) lifeless; dull and boring

malevolent

(adj) wishing evil on others

piety

(n) strong belief in religion; Devotion or reverence

stealthy

(adj) Intended to escape observation; Secretive

indigenous

(adj) native to a place; Naturally occurring in a certain locale

cunning

(adj) Deceitful; Evasive; Sly

Illicit

(adj) forbidden; Not permitted; Unlawful

mortification

(n) having a sense of great embarrassment or shame

Vexation

(n) the state of being annoyed or frustrated 

Iniquity

(n) immoral or Wicked Behavior 

contentious

(adj) easily argumentative, prone to quarreling/fighting

judiciously

(adv.) wisely; Prudently; Sensibly

dictum

(n) A noteworthy statement; A formal announcement of principle