Week 8 Vocab Honors English Devout Adj Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment Duress N Threats violence constraints or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment ID: 759196
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“To Kill a Mockingbird” Week 8 Vocab
Honors English
Slide2Devout (Adj.)
Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.
Slide3Duress (N.)
Threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment.
Slide4Hypocrite (N.)
A person who claims or pretends to have certain beliefs about what is right but who behaves in a way that disagrees with those beliefs
Slide5Squalid (Adj.)
(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.
Slide6Varmint (N.)
a troublesome and mischievous person, especially a child (or animal)
Slide7Croon (V.)
Hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner.
Slide8Furtive (Adj.)
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
Slide9Notoriety (N.)
The state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed.
Slide10Recluse (N.)
A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people
Slide11Staccato (AdV.)
An abrupt utterance, each syllable being enunciated separately; noted especially in multiple sclerosis.
Slide12Garsh (Adj.)
Crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration.
Slide13Reprimand
Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions (Rebuke), especially an official one.
Slide14Turmoil (N.)
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Slide15Resentment (N.)
Bitter indignation (anger or annoyance) at having been treated unfairly.
Slide16Unwarranted (Adj.)
Not justified or authorized.