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Maycomb's Vocabulary
Vocab Words for To Kill A Mockingbird
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9th Grade
12/14/2006

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apothecary
Definition
Shopkeeper, a pharmacist, or druggist. Apothecaries formerly also prescribed drugs.

Noun
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Piety
Definition
Duty to God, dutiful, conduct, scrup busness; devotion to religios duties and practices.

Noun
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Chattels
Definition
A movable item of personal property, as a piece of furniture, an automobile, or a head of livestock.

Noun
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Modest
Definition
Having or showing a moderate opinion of one's values, abilities, achievements, etc. Not vain or boastful; unassuming.

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Impotent
Definition
Lacking physical strength; weak.

Adjective
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Taciturn
Definition
Almost always silent, not wanting to talk, uncommunitive.

Adjective
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Unsullied
Definition
Spotlessly clean and fresh

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Imprudent
Definition
Without though of the consequences; lacking un judgement or caution.

Adjective
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Profound
Definition
Penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker.

Adjective
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Optimism
Definition
The tendency to take the most hopeful or cheerful views of matters or to expect the best outcome, philosophy.

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Detachment
Definition
A detaching; separation

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Tyrannical
Definition
Of or suited to a tyrantl harsh, cruel, or unjust.

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Eccentric
Definition
deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd

Adjective
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Repertoire
Definition
The stock of plays, operas, roles, songs, etc, that a company, actor, or singer is familiar with and ready to perform.

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Vapid
Definition
Tastless, flavorless, flat.

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Malovent
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Wishing evil or harm to another or others.

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Morbid
Definition
Suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely, gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc.

Adjective
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Predilection
Definition
A tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference.

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Flivver
Definition
An automobile; one that is small, inexpensive, and old.

Noun
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Transition
Definition
Movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage subject, concept, etc. to another; change.

Noun
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Nebulous
Definition
Hazy,vague, indistinct, or confused.

Adjective
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Intimidation
Definition
To make timid; fill with fear.

Verb
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Concession
Definition
The act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a priviledge, or a pointor fact in an argument.

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Foray
Definition
A quick raid, usually for the purpose of taking plunder.

Noun
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