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Vocabulary in Harper Lee’s“To Kill A Mockingbird” : 

Dawn Hayes Ed 205 Section 11 Vocabulary in Harper Lee’s“To Kill A Mockingbird”

Tricky vocabulary words in "To Kill A Mockingbird" : 

Part 1: Assuage chattel repertoire predilection domiciled tyrannical condescended entailment/vexations sojourn diminutive monosyllabic judiciously begrudges abominable Part 2: Habiliments contemptuously formidable ecclesiastical oblivious akimbo amiable gullet pantomime chiffarobe impertinence Words are in order of appearance in the novel. Resource Page About me (Ms. Hayes) Tricky vocabulary words in "To Kill A Mockingbird" Quit Click the picture to link to the trailer for “To Kill A Mockingbird” the film.

Assuage : 

Definition: To make mild or less severe. to appease; satisfy; allay; relieve. to soothe, calm, or mollify. “When it healed, and Jem’s fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-conscious…” Assuage Quit

chattel : 

Definition: Law. a movable article of personal property. any article of tangible property other than land, buildings, and other things annexed to land. a slave. “So Simon, having forgotten his teacher’s dictum on the possession of human chattels, bought three slaves and with their aid established a homestead…” chattel Quit

tyrannical : 

Definition: of or characteristic of a tyrant. unjustly cruel, harsh, or severe; arbitrary or oppressive; despotic. “…I felt her tyrannical presence as long as I could remember.” tyrannical Quit

repertoire : 

Definition: The stock of songs, plays, operas, readings, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform. The range or number of skills, aptitudes, or special accomplishments of a particular person or group. “But by the end of August our repertoire was vapid from countless reproductions, and it was then that Dill gave us the idea of making Boo Radley come out.” repertoire Quit

predilection : 

A partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference. “The Radleys, welcome anywhere in town, kept to themselves, a predilection unforgivable in Maycomb.” predilection Quit

domiciled : 

Definition a place of residence; abode; house or home. “…an enormous and confusing tribe domiciled in the northern part of the country…” domiciled Quit

condescended : 

Definition: To descend to the level of one considered inferior; lower oneself “Jem condescended to take me to school the first day…” condescended Quit

Enatailment/vexations : 

Entailment Definition: A predetermined order of succession, as to an estate or to an office. Vexation Definition: The act of annoying, irritating, or vexing. “Entailment was only a part of Mr. Cunningham’s vexations.” Enatailment/vexations Quit

sojourn : 

Definition: a temporary stay. “My sojourn in the corner was a short one. Saved by the bell…” sojourn Quit

diminutive : 

Definition: small; little; tiny. “He was among the most diminutive of men…” diminutive Quit

monosyllabic : 

Definition: having only one syllable, as the word no. very brief; terse or blunt. “My replies were monosyllabic and he did not press me.” monosyllabic Quit

judiciously : 

Definition: Having or exhibiting sound judgment; prudent. “In certain circumstances the common folk judiciously allowed them certain privileges…” judiciously Quit

begrudges : 

Definition: to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of someone. “I don’t know of any landowner around here who begrudges those children any game their father can hit.” begrudges Quit

abominable : 

Definition: repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome. “He had discarded the abominable blue shorts..” abominable Quit

habiliments : 

Definition: 1. clothing. “…that morning it was covered with our Sunday habiliments.” habiliments Quit

contemptuously : 

Definition: Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful. “She spoke quietly, contemptuously.” contemptuously Quit

formidable : 

Definition: causing fear, apprehension, or dread. of discouraging or awesome strength, size, difficulty. “From any angle, it was formidable “ formidable Quit

ecclesiastical : 

Definition: Of or relating to a church, especially as an organized institution. “Its fantasy was heightened by its red brick façade and the thick steel bars at its ecclesiastical windows.” ecclesiastical Quit

oblivious : 

Definitions: unmindful; unconscious; unaware. “…he was reading, oblivious of the nightbugs dancing over his head.” oblivious Quit

akimbo : 

Definition with hand on hip and elbow bent outward. “She was now standing with her arms akimbo…” akimbo Quit

amiable : 

Definition: having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable. friendly; sociable. “Judge Taylor looked like most judges I had ever seen: amiable, white-haired, slightly ruddy-faced…” amiable Quit

gullet : 

Definition: the esophagus. the throat or pharynx. “There were definite finger marks on her gullet—” gullet Quit

pantomime : 

Definition: the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings. significant gesture without speech. “…I imagined a person facing me, went through a swift mental pantomime…” pantomime Quit

chiffarobe : 

Definition: a closet-like piece of furniture that combines a long space for hanging clothes with a chest of drawers. a wardrobe or armoire. “I said come here, nigger, and bust up this chiffarobe for me, I gotta nickel for you.” chiffarobe Quit

impertinence : 

Definition: unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence. “Miss Stephanie eyed me suspiciously, decided that I meant no impertinence , and contented herself…” impertinence Quit

Resourse Page : 

www.dictionary.reference.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ6_kA_KfP4 www.flickr.com Lee, Harper. To Kill A Mockingbird. New York: Popular Library, 1962. Print. Resourse Page Quit

About me : 

I am Dawn Hayes, a college student at Grand Valley State University. I am majoring in English for secondary education, and attaining a minor in Earth Science. I love working with Middle School students, and enjoy coaching Middle School girls volleyball. In my free time I love reading, and doing anything that gets me outside; hiking, backpacking, kayaking, camping, and so much more. Send me an email! About me Quit