To Kill A Mockingbird Vocabulary Quiz

What does “vehemently” mean when Atticus defends his beliefs?

What does “rectitude” mean when describing Atticus’s moral standards?

What does the word “tacit” mean as used in the novel?

What does “articulate” mean when describing Atticus’s speech?

What does “illicitly” mean when Scout describes learning to read?

What does “acquiescence” mean when Atticus agrees reluctantly?

What does “benevolence” mean when describing Miss Maudie?

What does “predilection” mean in reference to Atticus’s habits?

What does “contentious” mean when describing Scout’s behavior?

What does “palliation” mean when Atticus comforts Scout?

What does “temerity” mean when describing Tom Robinson’s actions?

What does “auspicious” mean in describing the school events?

What does “formidable” mean when describing Atticus’s presence in court?

What does “propensity” mean when describing Scout’s reactions?

What does “placid” mean when describing Atticus’s demeanor?

What does “umbrage” mean when Scout feels offended?

What does “antagonize” mean when Jem provokes Mrs. Dubose?

What does “condescension” mean when describing certain adults?

What does “interdict” mean when Jem is forbidden to play?

What does “obstreperous” mean when applied to children in the novel?

What does “edification” mean when Scout says she learns from Miss Maudie?

What does “fractious” mean when referring to Scout’s classmate?

What does “sojourn” mean when Scout refers to her time at school?

What does “nebulous” mean in the context of Maycomb’s boundaries?

What does “ensuing” mean when describing events after the tire accident?

What does “invective” mean when describing Mrs. Dubose’s comments?

What does “cantankerous” mean when describing Mrs. Dubose?

What does “melancholy” mean when Scout describes a quiet evening?

What does “furtive” mean when describing the townspeople’s glances?

What does “malevolent” mean when describing Boo Radley early in the story?