To Kill A Mockingbird Quiz 1 Flashcards
Assuaged
Make an unpleasant feeling less intense
Indigenous
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
Malevolent
Having or showing a wish to do evil things to others
Piety
The quality of being religious or reverent
Amiable
Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
Auspicious
Conducive to success ; favourable
Contentious
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
Tyranny
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
Aloof
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Benevolence
The quality of being well meaning ; kindness
Morbid
Characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially in death and disease
Tacit
Understood or implied without being stated
Aberration
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome
Ascertaining
Find something out for certain, make sure of
Vigil
A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray