TKAM Ch 3-4 Vocabulary Flashcards
Speculation
the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
ex. “the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.”
Entailment
a situation where the owner of property has limited power over his own property.
ex. “a situation where the owner of property has limited power over his own property.”
ex.
Vexations
something that causes annoyance, frustration, or worry.
ex. “something that causes annoyance, frustration, or worry.”
Furor
an outbreak of public anger or excitement.
ex. “an outbreak of public anger or excitement.”
Erratic
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
ex. “not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.”
Iniquities
immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
ex. “staying behind to advise Atticus
of Calpurnia’s iniquities was worth a solitary sprint past the Radley Place. “She likes Jem better’n she likes me, anyway,” I concluded, and suggested that Atticus lose no time in packing her off.”
Monosyllable
brief words, signifying reluctance to engage in conversation.
ex. “brief words, signifying reluctance to engage in conversation.”
Judiciously
with good judgment or sense.
ex. He said that the Ewells were members of an exclusive society made up of Ewells. In certain circumstances the common folk judiciously allowed them certain privileges by the simple method of becoming blind to some of the Ewells’ activities.”
Fraught
(of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable).
ex. “If the remainder of the school year
were as fraught with drama as the first day, perhaps it would be mildly
entertaining, but the prospect of spending nine months refraining from reading and writing made me think of running away.”
Contemptuous
showing contempt; scornful.
ex. ““Miss Caroline looked puzzled. “What do you mean by that? -
The boy did not answer. He gave a short contemptuous snort.”
Tranquility
the quality or state of being tranquil; calm.
ex. “She was furious, and when she was furious Calpurnia’s grammar became erratic. When in tranquility, her grammar was as good as anybody’s in Maycomb.”
Impressionistic
based on subjective reactions presented unsystematically.
“The Dewey Decimal System consisted, in part, of Miss Caroline waving cards at
us on which were printed “the,” “cat,” “rat,” “man,” and “you.” No comment seemed to be expected of us, and the class received these impressionistic
revelations in silence.”
Auspicious
conducive to success; favorable.
ex. “The remainder of my schooldays were no more auspicious than the first.”
Dispensation
exemption from a rule or usual requirement.
ex. ““I wouldn’t be too certain of that,” I said. Jem’s free dispensation of my pledge irked me, but precious noontime minutes were ticking away.”
Sojourn
a temporary stay.
ex. “My sojourn in the corner was a short one. Saved by the bell, Miss Caroline watched the class file out for lunch.”
