Chapter 14 - Vocabulary
antagonize (vb.): oppose; make angry
bushel (n.): a unit of dry measure equal to 32 quarts. See a picture of a bushel of corn.
erosion (n.): a gradual wearing away.
infallible (adj.): never wrong
neat (adj.): unmixed with anything, such as water or soda; straight
taut (adj.): tightly stretched
Chapter 15 - Vocabulary
acquiescence (n.): agreement without protest
affliction (n.): in this case, a condition
aggregation (n.): group; gathering
begrudge (vb.): To begrudge someone something is to feel resentment or disapproval about the fact that they have something. Atticus says that he doesn't think anyone in the town would resent the fact that he has a client.
ecclesiastical (adj.): church-like
façade (n.): the front of a building; the part facing the street (pronounced: "fah - SAWED")
futility (n.): feeling of being ineffective; uselessness, hopelessness
impassive (adj.): showing no emotion
linotype (n.): a typesetting machine used in publishing. Find out more about Linotype machines.
ominous (adj.): threatening; sinister
stifle (vb.): hold back; suppress
succinct (adj.): clear and brief
uncouth (adj.): crude, unmannerly
venerable (adj.): impressive on account of age or historic associations
venue (n.): the place where a jury is selected and a case is tried
Chapter 16 - Vocabulary
affirmed (vb.): firmly declared or stated
akimbo (adj.): hands on hips and elbows bent outward. See a picture of a man with his arms akimbo.
circuit solicitor (n.): a lawyer who travels to different locations to prosecute in trials
eccentricities (n.): oddities; unconventionalities
fey (adj.): strange; eccentric
khaki (adj.): a strong, twilled cloth of a dull yellowish-brown color
Mennonites (n.): members of an Anabaptist Christian sect. Mennonites favor plain dress and plain living. Find out more about the Mennonite Church.
profane (adj.): not connected with religion or religious matters
subpoena (n.): a written legal order directing a person to appear in court to give testimony
subtle (adj.): not openly obvious; quiet