1. Chapter 12-21 Vocabulary Definitions
To Kill a Mockingbird
Chapter Vocabulary Definitions

2. contemptuously (adverb)
Definition: feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval.

3. formidable (adjective)
Definition: very powerful or strong; deserving serious attention and respect.

4. prerogative (noun)
Definition: a right or privilege.

5. qualms (noun)
Definition: a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about whether you are doing the right thing.

6. edification (noun)
Definition: the act/process of teaching someone in a way that improves the mind or character.

7. façade (noun)
Definition: a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect

8. penitentiary (noun)
Definition: a state or federal prison in the United States.

9. placid (adjective)
Definition: not easily upset or excited; calm and steady.

10. acrimonious (adjective)
Definition: angry and bitter.

11. corroborating (verb)
Definition: to support or help prove (a statement, theory) by providing evidence or information.

12. countenance (noun)
Definition: the appearance of a person’s face; a person’s expression.

13. profane (adjective)
Definition: having or showing disrespect for religious things; not religious or spiritual.

14. brash (adjective)
Definition: confident and aggressive, usually in a rude or unpleasant way.

15. pilgrimage (noun)
Definition: a journey to a holy or special place

16. volition (noun)
Definition: the power to make your own choices or decisions.

17. wrathfully (adverb)
Definition: filled with extreme anger; irate

18. acquit (verb)
Definition: to decide that someone is not guilty of a crime.

19. indicted (verb)
Definition: to formally decide that someone should be put on trial for a crime.

20. temerity (noun)
Definition: the quality of being confident and unafraid of danger or punishment, especially in a way that seems rude or foolish.

21. vengeance (noun)
Definition: punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense.