Chapter 1 TKAM Vocabulary

Question 1

The firefighter had to assuage the situation. Assuaged means...

Accepted Answer

To lessen or calm

Question 2

The girl was in a state of contentment after she ate her favorite meal. Contentment means

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Happiness or satisfaction

Question 3

It was alien for people to not attend church on Sunday in Maycomb, Alabama. Alien means...

Accepted Answer

Strange

Question 4

During Jim Crow, many blacks felt impotent. Impotent means...

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Helpless or powerless

Question 5

My second grade teacher was a malevolent person. Malevolent means...

Accepted Answer

Mean and evil

Question 6

The definition of ambled is...

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Walking at a slow, leisurely pace

Question 7

A taciturn person can be described as someone who is

Accepted Answer

Very quiet

Question 8

Lady Gaga could be considered eccentric. Eccentric means...

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Different from the norm

Question 9

A "vague" question is

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Broad and unclear

Question 10

My two year old cousin was stealthy when she played in my purse while I was sleeping.

Accepted Answer

Sneaky

Questions 10