to kill a mockingbird vocabulary words 1-25
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SAT VOCABULARY PART 1
To Kill a Mockingbird
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CONTENTIOUS
Likely to argue with someone SYNONYMS: quarrelsome,
argumentative Brothers and sisters often have
contentious relationships in that they argue and fight a lot.
Contenders
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TENTATIVE
Uncertain, not final; not fully worked out
SYNONYMS: unconfirmed; indefinite; unsettled
We have tentative plans for Homecoming; however, the plans could still change if it begins to rain while we are outside.
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DICTUM
an authoritative statement or decree SYNONYMS: a command, an order Hitler created inhumane dictums while
he was the leader of Germany. (A person does not have to be a dictator to hand down dictums.)
Dictator
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TACITURN
inclined to silence; reluctant to join in conversation.
SYNONYMS: quiet, shy, reserved
A shy person is usually taciturn.
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QUAINT 1. strange or unusual in an interesting
or amusing way 2. having an old-fashioned charm or
attractiveness SYNONYMS: 1.strange, peculiar, odd
2. enchanting, charming He had a quaint sense of humor which
only his friends understood.
A quaint
cottage
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MALEVOLENT
having an evil influence SYNONYMS: wicked, malicious Your parents may be fearful of you
walking the streets alone at night due to malevolent strangers possibly lurking in the shadows.
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PREDILECTION
preference toward something; strong fondness for
SYNONYMS: preference, fondness, liking
Some people have a predilection for ice-cream and eat it every day.
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DOMICILE
Place of residence SYNONYMS: home or residence For many students their domicile has
been Carmel, Indiana since they were born.
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PROFANE
immoral, disrespectful of religion SYNONYMS: disrespectful, sinful, vulgar The principal made it clear that
students who use profane language at the game will be asked to leave.
Profanity
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AUSPICIOUS
Promising success, favored by fortune SYNONYMS: favorable, encouraging,
lucky After reading her horoscope in the
paper, Mary felt it was an auspicious time to purchase a lottery ticket.
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INDIGENOUS
native to or characteristic of a certain area
SYNONYMS: native, local Gray squirrels are indigenous to the
Midwest, and if you travel to California, you will see different species of squirrels.
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DIMINUTIVE
Smaller than average size SYNONYMS: tiny, small, miniature The store which specialized in selling
doll houses was filled with diminutive versions of the houses one will find on Main Street. BIG CAT DIMINUTIVE CAT
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FRACTIOUS
Difficult to control; unruly, disobedient
SYNONYMS: disobedient; irritable
During the pep-rally the fractious students began to push each other, and soon there was a big fight among them.
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DISAPPROBATION
Strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
SYNONYMS: disapproval
The unruly child faced the disapprobation of her parents when they learned she hit her brother.
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FURTIVE
Attempting to avoid attention due to fear of getting caught
SYNOYMS: secretive, sneaky, sly
During the test, Blaine made furtive glances at Greyson’s test answers.
A furtive
fox
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IMPUDENT
Not showing due respect for another person
SYNONYMS: disrespectful, rude The student’s impudent act of
swearing at his teacher and then skipping school lead to his expulsion.
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BENEVOLENCE
desire to do good to others SYNONYMS: kindness, generosity Donating to the poor or needy is an act
of benevolence.
Clothing
Drive
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IRASCIBLE
Easily made angry SYNONYMS: irritable, touchy Just about anything could set off his
irascible temper.
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CARICATURE
a drawing of a person which exaggerates his traits for comic effect
SYNONYMS: cartoon, parody
Cartoonists draw many caricatures of presidents.
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INORDINATE
not within reasonable limits
SYNONYMS: excessive, extravagant
Mike took an inordinate amount of candy when trick or treating.
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INGENUOUS
Innocent; free from restraint
SYNONYMS: innocent, naïve, sincere, honest
Because of the ingenuous nature of young children, they most often tell the truth when questioned by an adult.
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INNATE
existing in one from birth; a natural quality
SYNONYMS: inborn, native
Many researchers believe that personality is an innate quality rather than a series of traits we learn from our parents and society.
Is personality innate?
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GUILELESS
Innocent and without deception
SYNONYMS: honest, straightforward
Is it possible to find a guileless politician in Washington D.C., or do they all have the potential for dishonesty? Guileless or Not
Guileless?
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FANATIC
A person with extreme and uncritical enthusiasm for something
SYNONYMS: extremist
A Colt’s fanatic will paint his body blue and white for every game, even if they are on a losing streak.
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PIETY
devotion to God and observance of religious principles
SYNONYMS: faithfulness, holiness
The reverend’s pious sermon motivated the congregation to pray with piety.
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