TKAM VOCAB. FLASHCARD - CH. 1-5

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Jem's fears of never playing football again were assuaged. Assuage means:

Back

To lessen or calm.

Front

Indigenous means:

Back

belonging to a particular region or county.

Front

"His fists were half cocked, as if expecting an onslaught from both of us." (27). Onslaught means:

Back

A violent attack

Front

"She was furious, and when she was furious Calpurnia's grammar became erratic." (29). Erratic means:

Back

Irregular

Front

Meaning of 'persevere':

Back

to carry on in spite of difficulties

Front

Contentious means:

Back

always ready to argue or fight

Front

Disapprobation means:

Back

disapproval

Front

Auspicious means:

Back

Favorable

Front

Benign means:

Back

kind and gentle

Front

Edification means:

Back

education and instruction