to kill a mockingbird exam 2 Flashcards

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appalling

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causing shock or dismay; horrific.

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2
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sluggish

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slow-moving or inactive.

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3
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infallible

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incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

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4
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uncouth

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lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.

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5
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succint

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said in a clear and short way

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stifle

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make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate

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7
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acquienscence

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the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

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tedious

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too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

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candid

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truthful and straightforward; frank.

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10
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pauper

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a very poor person.

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indignant

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feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

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feral

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in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.

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wary

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feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

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squalor

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the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.

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scowling

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frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

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16
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recluse

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a person who lives alone and avoids going outside or talking to other people:

17
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remorse

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deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

18
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reprimand

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a rebuke, especially an official one.

19
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scuffling

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engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.

20
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porch

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a covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building.