Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird

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  1. chameleon
    lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color
  2. repertoire
    the range of skills in a particular field or occupation
  3. corroborate
    give evidence for
  4. quell
    suppress or crush completely
  5. douse
    wet thoroughly
  6. myopic
    unable to see distant objects clearly
  7. vapid
    lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
  8. mausoleum
    a large burial chamber, usually above ground
  9. unsullied
    free from blemishes
  10. ambrosia
    the food and drink of the gods
  11. lineament
    the characteristic parts of a person's face
  12. whittle
    cut small bits or pare shavings from
  13. congenital
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  14. domicile
    housing that someone is living in
  15. begrudge
    be envious of or feel annoyance toward
  16. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  17. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  18. aberration
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  19. perpetrate
    perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
  20. parasite
    an animal or plant that lives in or on a host
  21. undulate
    move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
  22. cynical
    believing the worst of human nature and motives
  23. expunge
    remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
  24. spurious
    plausible but false
  25. foray
    a sudden short attack
  26. dismember
    separate the limbs from the body
  27. feral
    wild and menacing
  28. asinine
    devoid of intelligence
  29. unruly
    unable to be governed or controlled
  30. contentious
    showing an inclination to disagree
  31. viscous
    having a relatively high resistance to flow
  32. motivate
    give an incentive for action
  33. innate
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  34. predilection
    a predisposition in favor of something
  35. antagonize
    provoke the hostility of
  36. lectern
    desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text
  37. manacle
    shackle that can be locked around the wrist
  38. skulk
    lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
  39. amble
    walk leisurely
  40. libel
    a false and malicious publication
  41. volition
    the act of making a choice
  42. fluctuate
    move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
  43. bovine
    any of various wild or domestic cattle
  44. dictum
    an authoritative declaration
  45. wary
    marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  46. infuriate
    make extremely angry
  47. wallow
    roll around
  48. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  49. obstreperous
    noisily and stubbornly defiant
  50. resemble
    be similar or bear a likeness to
  51. perpetual
    continuing forever or indefinitely
  52. apothecary
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  53. palliate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  54. gape
    look with amazement
  55. invective
    abusive language used to express blame or censure
  56. furtive
    secret and sly
  57. prone
    having a tendency
  58. belittle
    cause to seem lesser or inferior
  59. revolve
    turn on or around an axis or a center
  60. livid
    furiously angry
  61. contagious
    (of disease) capable of being spread by infection
  62. cautious
    showing careful forethought
  63. eccentricity
    strange and unconventional behavior
  64. immune
    of the condition in which an organism can resist disease
  65. succinct
    briefly giving the gist of something
  66. elucidate
    make clear and comprehensible
  67. condescend
    behave in a patronizing manner
  68. acrimonious
    marked by strong resentment or cynicism
  69. fractious
    easily irritated or annoyed
  70. irrelevant
    having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  71. umbrage
    a feeling of anger caused by being offended
  72. indicative
    pointing out or revealing clearly
  73. kindle
    catch fire
  74. ramshackle
    in poor or broken-down condition
  75. impotent
    (of a male) unable to copulate
  76. ensue
    take place or happen afterward or as a result
  77. caricature
    a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
  78. iota
    a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
  79. garish
    tastelessly showy
  80. rile
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  81. aggregation
    the act of gathering something together
  82. quibble
    evade the truth of a point by raising irrelevant objections
  83. corrugated
    shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
  84. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
  85. humiliate
    cause to feel shame
  86. lizard
    relatively long-bodied reptile with legs and a tapering tail
  87. torso
    the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
  88. stamina
    enduring strength and energy
  89. subdue
    put down by force or intimidation
  90. staccato
    (music) separating the notes
  91. unmitigated
    not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity
  92. nondescript
    lacking distinct or individual characteristics
  93. boil
    change from a liquid to vapor
  94. grudging
    petty or reluctant in giving or spending
  95. squalor
    sordid dirtiness
  96. sibling
    a person's brother or sister
  97. touchy
    difficult to handle; requiring great tact
  98. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  99. guileless
    innocent and free of deceit
  100. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
  101. stricture
    a principle that restricts the extent of something
  102. malevolent
    wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
  103. strenuous
    taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
  104. dispel
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  105. irascible
    quickly aroused to anger
  106. apoplexy
    a loss of consciousness from the lack of oxygen in the brain
  107. wane
    a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
  108. incline
    lower or bend, as in a nod or bow
  109. veneer
    coating consisting of a thin layer of wood
  110. indicate
    designate a place, direction, person, or thing
  111. solvent
    capable of meeting financial obligations
  112. venue
    the scene of any event or action
  113. isolate
    place or set apart
  114. provoke
    provide the needed stimulus for
  115. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  116. overbearing
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  117. concession
    the act of yielding
  118. motivated
    strongly driven to succeed or achieve something
  119. abusive
    characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
  120. escapade
    any carefree episode
  121. temerity
    fearless daring
  122. disapprobation
    an expression of strong disapproval
  123. erosion
    the process of wearing or grinding something down
  124. gingerly
    in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy
  125. interdict
    command against
  126. caliber
    diameter of a tube or gun barrel
  127. infantile
    of or relating to babies
  128. fragrant
    pleasant-smelling
  129. tempo
    the speed at which a composition is to be played
  130. gruesome
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  131. cunning
    showing inventiveness and skill
  132. inordinate
    beyond normal limits
  133. passe
    out of fashion
  134. subpoena
    a writ issued to compel the attendance of a witness
  135. taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
  136. rudiment
    the elementary stage of any subject
  137. fluctuation
    an instance of change
  138. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  139. lustrous
    reflecting light
  140. rectitude
    righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
  141. guile
    shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
  142. recluse
    one who lives in solitude
  143. alternating
    occurring by turns; first one and then the other
  144. ingredient
    a component of a mixture or compound
  145. decree
    a legally binding command or decision
  146. tropical
    relating to part of the Earth's surface with hot climate
  147. chattel
    personal property, as opposed to real estate
  148. bode
    indicate by signs
  149. discernible
    perceptible by the senses or intellect
  150. brevity
    the attribute of being short or fleeting
  151. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  152. reaction
    an idea evoked by some experience
  153. pinion
    wing of a bird
  154. impassive
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  155. florid
    elaborately or excessively ornamented
  156. respiration
    a single complete act of breathing in and out
  157. reconnaissance
    the act of scouting, especially to gain information
  158. stifle
    impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
  159. sniff
    perceive by inhaling through the nose
  160. deviation
    a variation from the standard or norm
  161. invent
    come up with after a mental effort
  162. commit
    engage in or perform
  163. patch
    a small contrasting part of something
  164. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  165. legal
    established by or founded upon law or official rules
  166. ingenuous
    lacking in sophistication or worldliness
  167. illegal
    prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
  168. mutual
    common to or shared by two or more parties
  169. skill
    an ability that has been acquired by training
  170. notoriety
    the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
  171. erratic
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  172. exaggerate
    enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
  173. persevere
    be persistent, refuse to stop
  174. illicit
    contrary to accepted morality or convention
  175. somber
    serious and gloomy in character
  176. reprimand
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  177. indigenous
    originating where it is found
  178. civil
    of or occurring between or among citizens of the state
  179. primeval
    having existed from the beginning
  180. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
  181. nocturnal
    belonging to or active during the night
  182. prank
    a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
  183. cooper
    a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs
  184. normal
    being approximately average or within certain limits
  185. ironic
    displaying incongruity between what is expected and what is
  186. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  187. benign
    kind in disposition or manner
  188. precise
    sharply exact or accurate or delimited
  189. elevate
    raise from a lower to a higher position
  190. plait
    a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
  191. evade
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
  192. uncouth
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  193. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  194. onslaught
    an offensive against an enemy
  195. diminutive
    very small
  196. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  197. rigid
    incapable of or resistant to bending
  198. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
  199. palate
    the surface of the mouth separating oral and nasal cavities
  200. speculate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  201. eddy
    a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind
  202. facade
    the front of a building
  203. instance
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
  204. analogous
    similar or equivalent in some respects
  205. incompatible
    not in harmonious or agreeable combination
  206. compensate
    make amends for
  207. pauper
    a person who is very poor
  208. mortify
    cause to feel shame
  209. tenet
    a basic principle or belief that is accepted as true
  210. technically
    with regard to technique
  211. shaving
    a thin fragment or slice that has been shaved from something
  212. sect
    a subdivision of a larger religious group
  213. mishap
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  214. dogged
    stubbornly unyielding
  215. sluggish
    moving slowly
  216. virtual
    being actually such in almost every respect
  217. articulate
    express or state clearly
  218. oppose
    be against
  219. propensity
    a natural inclination
  220. infallible
    incapable of failure or error
  221. glossy
    reflecting light
  222. insect
    a small creature with six legs, a hard body, and two antennae
  223. subtlety
    the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
  224. carcass
    the dead body of an animal
  225. indict
    accuse formally of a crime
  226. gaudy
    tastelessly showy
  227. subtle
    difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
  228. denounce
    speak out against
  229. hinge
    a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing
  230. disinterested
    unaffected by concern for one's own welfare
  231. specified
    clearly and explicitly stated
  232. fanciful
    indulging in or influenced by the imagination
  233. offensive
    unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
  234. flexible
    able to bend easily
  235. tarry
    leave slowly and hesitantly
  236. subsequent
    following in time or order
  237. serenity
    the absence of mental stress or anxiety
  238. severe
    very harsh or strict, especially when dealing with others
  239. attract
    exert a force on
  240. ability
    the quality of having the means or skills to do something
  241. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
  242. tube
    a hollow cylindrical shape
  243. sensitive
    responsive to physical stimuli
  244. pry
    be nosey
  245. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  246. frivolous
    not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
  247. explicit
    precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
  248. turbulent
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
  249. malignant
    dangerous to health
  250. profane
    grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
  251. fanatic
    a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm
  252. distorted
    so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
  253. alternate
    go back and forth
  254. gait
    an animal's manner of moving
  255. supplement
    an additional component that improves capability
  256. morbid
    suggesting the horror of death and decay
  257. sojourn
    a temporary stay
  258. grudge
    a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
  259. distinctive
    of a feature that helps to identify a person or thing
  260. brief
    of short duration or distance
  261. formal
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
  262. sting
    deliver a sudden pain to
  263. degradation
    a change to a lower state
  264. discreet
    marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
  265. candid
    openly straightforward and direct without secretiveness
  266. impair
    make worse or less effective
  267. devoid
    completely wanting or lacking
  268. prerogative
    a right reserved exclusively by a person or group
  269. audible
    heard or perceptible by the ear
  270. inconsistent
    displaying a lack of regularity
  271. device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  272. sundry
    consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
  273. ruddy
    inclined to a healthy reddish color
  274. specify
    be particular about
  275. specifically
    in distinction from others
  276. attire
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
  277. neutrality
    nonparticipation in a dispute or war
  278. legally
    by law; conforming to the law
  279. prowess
    a superior skill learned by study and practice
  280. distort
    twist and press out of shape
  281. rail
    a horizontal bar, usually of wood or metal
  282. preserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
  283. economics
    science dealing with the circulation of goods and services
  284. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  285. intense
    possessing a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
  286. remove
    take something away as by lifting, pushing, or taking off
  287. obvious
    easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
  288. current
    occurring in or belonging to the present time
  289. eccentric
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  290. machine
    a mechanical or electrical device that transmits energy
  291. tilt
    lean over; tip
  292. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  293. attentive
    taking heed
  294. joint
    junction by which parts or objects are linked together
  295. devout
    deeply religious
  296. frail
    physically weak
  297. structure
    a complex entity made of many parts
  298. damaged
    harmed or injured or spoiled
  299. repel
    force or drive back
  300. tedious
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  301. cleave
    separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
  302. verge
    the limit beyond which something happens or changes
  303. inclined
    at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
  304. branch
    a division of a stem arising from the main stem of a plant
  305. attention
    the act of concentrating on something
  306. comment
    a statement that expresses a personal opinion
  307. temporarily
    for a limited time only; not permanently
  308. primarily
    for the most part
  309. bend
    form a curve
  310. rash
    imprudently incurring risk
  311. affliction
    a cause of great suffering and distress
  312. remorse
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  313. stroke
    a single complete movement
  314. rout
    an overwhelming defeat
  315. sullen
    showing a brooding ill humor
  316. stormy
    affected or characterized by violent weather or commotion
  317. gradual
    proceeding in small stages
  318. bold
    fearless and daring
  319. confine
    place limits on
  320. moral
    concerned with principles of right and wrong
  321. cordial
    politely warm and friendly
  322. prohibition
    the action of forbidding
  323. impose
    charge and collect payment
  324. aggressive
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  325. publishing
    the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
  326. dull
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  327. object
    a tangible and visible entity
  328. commence
    set in motion, cause to start
  329. appall
    strike with disgust or revulsion
  330. describe
    give a statement representing something
  331. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
  332. constituted
    brought about or set up or accepted
  333. devote
    dedicate
  334. imposing
    befitting an important, distinguished, or powerful person
  335. caste
    a hereditary social class among Hindus
  336. creative
    having the ability or power to invent or make something
  337. don
    a teacher or tutor, especially at Cambridge or Oxford
  338. dusk
    the time of day immediately following sunset
  339. bluff
    a high steep bank
  340. relic
    an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
  341. deliberate
    carefully thought out in advance
  342. piety
    righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout
  343. compensation
    the act of making amends for service, loss, or injury
  344. exclusively
    without any others being included or involved
  345. neutral
    having no personal preference
  346. indignant
    angered at something unjust or wrong
  347. replace
    put something back where it belongs
  348. outrage
    a disgraceful event
  349. instrument
    the means whereby some act is accomplished
  350. superior
    of high quality or performance
  351. crude
    belonging to an early stage of technical development
  352. economy
    the system of production and distribution and consumption
  353. instruction
    activities that impart knowledge or skill
  354. venerable
    profoundly honored
  355. location
    the act of putting something in a certain place
  356. register
    an official written record of names or events
  357. effect
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  358. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
  359. reflect
    throw or bend back from a surface
  360. continuous
    moving in time or space without interruption
  361. gentle
    soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
  362. blend
    mix together different elements
  363. exclusive
    admitting or accepting only a particular group
  364. remark
    make or write a comment on
  365. delicacy
    the quality of being exquisitely fine in appearance
  366. direction
    a line leading to a place or point
  367. statute
    an act passed by a legislative body
  368. procure
    get by special effort
  369. insert
    introduce
  370. prefer
    like better; value more highly
  371. vex
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  372. arrange
    put into a proper or systematic order
  373. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  374. petty
    small and of little importance
  375. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  376. flame
    combustion of materials producing heat and light and smoke
  377. gravity
    the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
  378. pluck
    pull lightly but sharply
  379. affirm
    declare solemnly and formally as true
  380. vain
    having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  381. resentment
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  382. restraint
    the act of controlling by holding someone or something back
  383. switch
    device for making or breaking the connections in a circuit
  384. liquid
    fluid matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume
  385. conspicuous
    obvious to the eye or mind
  386. survive
    continue in existence after
  387. cluster
    a grouping of a number of similar things
  388. bore
    make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
  389. interpret
    make sense of; assign a meaning to
  390. chimney
    vertical flue carrying smoke through the wall of a building
  391. respect
    regard highly; think much of
  392. edge
    a line determining the limits of an area
  393. energy
    forceful exertion
  394. inherit
    receive from a predecessor
  395. elegant
    refined and tasteful in appearance, behavior, or style
  396. ban
    prohibit especially by law or social pressure
  397. controversy
    a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  398. clad
    having an outer covering especially of thin metal
  399. attribute
    a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity
  400. harsh
    disagreeable to the senses
  401. adorn
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  402. narrow
    not wide
  403. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
  404. constitute
    form or compose
  405. series
    similar things placed in order or one after another
  406. inclination
    the act of bending forward
  407. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  408. predict
    make a guess about what will happen in the future
  409. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  410. desert
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  411. compromise
    an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
  412. warrant
    formal and explicit approval
  413. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  414. costume
    attire characteristic of a country, time, or social class
  415. grade
    a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
  416. straight
    having no deviations
  417. feeble
    pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
  418. habit
    an established custom
  419. code
    a set of rules or principles or laws
  420. spectator
    a close observer; someone who looks at something
  421. equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
  422. suppress
    put down by force or authority
  423. zeal
    a feeling of strong eagerness
  424. resident
    someone who lives at a particular place for a long period
  425. item
    a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group
  426. temporary
    not permanent; not lasting
  427. receive
    get something; come into possession of
  428. clear
    readily apparent to the mind
  429. store
    a mercantile establishment for the sale of goods or services
  430. restrain
    hold back
  431. publication
    the act of issuing printed materials
  432. endure
    undergo or be subjected to
  433. hostile
    characterized by enmity or ill will
  434. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  435. peril
    a state of danger involving risk
  436. occur
    come to pass
  437. imply
    express or state indirectly
  438. property
    something owned
  439. extract
    remove, usually with some force or effort
  440. release
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
  441. rude
    belonging to an early stage of technical development
  442. overwhelm
    overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
  443. harbor
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  444. photograph
    a picture taken with a camera or phone that shows people or scenes
  445. genuine
    not fake or counterfeit
  446. fuel
    a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
  447. prosperity
    the condition of having good fortune
  448. confined
    being in captivity
  449. stake
    a strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground
  450. determination
    the act of finding out the properties of something
  451. positive
    characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance
  452. gather
    assemble or get together
  453. rend
    tear or be torn violently
  454. damage
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
  455. minor
    inferior in number or size or amount
  456. trunk
    the main stem of a tree
  457. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
  458. instructions
    a manual explaining how to install or operate a device
  459. dim
    lacking in light; not bright or harsh
  460. story
    a record or narrative description of past events
  461. cliff
    a steep high face of rock
  462. display
    something intended to communicate a particular impression
  463. clever
    mentally quick and resourceful
  464. plain
    simple
  465. melancholy
    a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
  466. devotion
    commitment to some purpose
  467. realize
    be fully aware or cognizant of
  468. dispute
    the act of coming into conflict
  469. distinct
    constituting a separate entity or part
  470. metal
    a chemical element or alloy that is usually a shiny solid
Created on Fri Feb 05 06:11:25 EST 2010 (updated Fri Feb 05 14:15:39 EST 2010)

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