To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 1 Vocabulary

Study Notes

Vocabulary from "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapter 1

Apothecary: Refers to a pharmacist, a person who prepares and sells medicines.
Assuaged: Means to ease or relieve a feeling, suggests a sense of comfort or reduction of intensity.
Brethren: Denotes a word for brothers, often used in a broader sense to refer to members of a community or group.
Chattels: A term that historically refers to slaves, indicating ownership and a lack of freedom.
Dictum: Represents a rule or command, often used in legal or authoritative contexts.
Flivver: An informal term for an old, cheap car, reflecting the automobile culture.
Foray: Signifies a raid or attack, implying a sudden venture into enemy territory or unusual activity.
Impotent: Means powerless or lacking strength, often used to describe a feeling of helplessness.
Imprudent: Describes someone who is bold, often without regard for consequences; indicates a lack of caution.
Malevolent: Refers to having evil intentions or desires; implies a sense of hostility.
Morbid: Characterizes something as gruesome or horrific; often associated with an unhealthy interest in death or disease.
Nebulous: Describes something as cloudy or vague, often lacking clear definition or distinct boundaries.
Piety: Represents religious devotion, highlighting a deep reverence for spiritual matters.
Predilection: Indicates a tendency or preference towards something, often implying an existing bias.
Strictures: Refers to restrictions or limitations that confine or constrain actions.
Synonymous: Means two or more words having the same or similar meanings, used to draw parallels between terms.
Taciturn: Describes a person who is quiet or reserved, often speaking little.
Tyrannical: Characterizes a governing style that is harsh or domineering, indicating oppressive control.
Unsullied: Means clean or pure; often used to describe something that is untouched or unblemished.
Vapid: Indicates something dull or lacking liveliness; often used to describe insipid ideas or conversations.

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Explore the key vocabulary words from Chapter 1 of Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. This quiz consists of flashcards that provide definitions for each term, helping to enhance your understanding of the text. Perfect for students looking to expand their literary vocabulary!