TKAM Vocab Flashcard

Front

Jem was seldom self-conscious about his injury.

Back

rarely

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"We were too old for a fist-fight, so we consulted Atticus."

Back

to seek information

Front

"Inside the house lived a malevolent phantom"

Back

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Front

Calpurnia's "tyrannical" presence means:

Back

Exercising power in a cruel way

Front

Mr. Radley conceded but insisted Boo not be charged.

Back

to surrender (give up)

Front

The class murmured apprehensively.

Back

fearing that something bad will happen.

Front

Entailment refers to a process where property cannot be sold, devised by will, or otherwise managed by the owner.

Back

Process in which property cannot be sold, devised by will, or otherwise managed by the owner.

Front

"My sojourn in the corner was a short one" (29).

Back

temporary stay

Front

'There ain't no need to fear a cootie, ma'am' (34).

Back

a children's term for an imaginary germ or repellent