To Kill a Mockingbird Chap. 23-31 Vocab.
1. Credibility- the quality of being trusted and believed in
Book Sentence: “I had destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial,” (292).
Original Sentence: After beginning a lying spree to his parents, he had lost his credibility.
2. Furtive- attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
Book Sentence: “’something furtive’” (293).
Original Sentence: The sneaky convict started to furtively plan his escape from prison.
3. Wryly- using or expressing dry, esp. mocking, humor
Book Sentence: “Atticus smiled …show more content…
wryly”. (292).
Original Sentence: He smiled wryly at the boys excuse.
4. Adament- refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind
Book Sentence: “Jem was adamant” (294).
Original Sentence: The student was adamant in his decision to pursue a career in music.
5. Sordid- involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt
Book Sentence: “’ladies from sordid cases like Tom’s’” (296).
Original Sentence: My sister was being sordid about sharing her food with me.
6. Impertinence- not showing proper respect; rude
Book Sentence: “I meant no impertinence” (308).
Original Sentence: he impertinence of this student is earning him a failing grade.
7. Bovine- of, relating to, or affecting cattle
Book Sentence: “the clink of coffee cups and the soft bovine sounds” (311).
Original Sentence: The cows were calm, and all the rest of the bovine livestock became quiet and still as the thunderstorm started to close in.
8. Persecuted- subject (someone) to hostility and ill treatment, esp. because of their race or political or religious beliefs
Book Sentence: “Jews have been persecuted since the beginning of history” (329)
Original Sentence: It is a privilege to live in a country where citizens are not persecuted for their beliefs.
9. Notoriety- famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or
deed
Book Sentence: “as long as his notoriety” (332).
Original Sentence: Although they are sisters, Julia has a fame for being a brilliant student, while Emily has a notoriety for getting bad marks all the time.
10. Irascible- (of a person) easily made angry.
Book Sentence: “bird to the irascible qua-ck of a bluejay” (342).
Original Sentence: My friend is a very irascible person; if you say "hi" in a wrong tone of voice, he will scream at you.
11. Garishly- obtrusively bright and showy; lurid
Book Sentence: “they stood out garishly against the dull cream wall” (362). Original Sentence: She was dressed too garishly for church in that bright neon dress.
12. Stolidly- (of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Book Sentence: “Mr. Tate said stolidly” (366).
Original Sentence: The man stolidly looked at the child when the child asked him if he could help him find his mother. 13. Apprehensive- anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
Book Sentence: “they stopped at an oak tree delighted, puzzled, apprehensive” (374).
original Sentence: My mother grew more and more apprehensive, as she awaited my arrival because she had no idea where I was at.