To Kill a mockingbird list #5 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Acquiesce (verb)
To accept something reluctantly but without protest; to give in
Aesthetic (noun)
Having to do with artistic beauty, or the appreciation of beauty
Astute (adj)
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people; perceptive; sharp
Impetuous (adj)
Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive
Dogmatic (adj)
Arrogantly assertive of a system of beliefs/principles; opinionated
Objective (adj)
Not influenced by personal beliefs or opinions; impartial; unbiased
Parsimonious (adj)
unwilling to spend money or resources; frugal; cheap
Pivotal (adj)
Crucial; central
Uniform (adj)
consistent; unchanging; the same for everyone
Euphemism (noun)
an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one