1. To Kill A Mockingbird Ms. Dombrow
Vocabulary Pt. V
To Kill A Mockingbird
Ms. Dombrow

2. Articulate
Definition: being able to express things easily and clearly; express an idea or feeling
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Parts of Speech: Adjective/Verb
Other Forms: Articulated (Verb), Articulating (Verb), Articulately (Adverb), Articulateness (Noun)
Sample:
The professor is articulate and knowledgeable when lecturing on the Civil War. (Adjective)
I articulated my argument to the jury in hopes of an acquittal. (Verb)
The announcer articulately described the game so all in attendance could understand. (Adverb)

3. Tirade Definition: A long negative speech Dictionary.com
Parts of Speech: Noun
Sample:
Our teacher went on a tirade about making sure we didn’t have chads on our papers.
Luke’s mom went on a tirade about the consequences of smoking.

4. Evasion
Definition: an act or instance of escaping, avoiding, or shirking something
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Parts of Speech: Noun
Other Forms: Evading (Verb), Evade (Verb), Evaded (Verb)
Sample:
Her evasion of any eye contact made the student seem even more guilty.
My brother was always able to evade doing any dishes.

5. Obscure Definition: not clear Dictionary.com
Parts of Speech: Adjective
Other Forms: Obscurely (Adverb)
Sample:
The road was obscure without my glasses.
Although his reasons were obscure, he decided to quit his job.

6. Altercation Definition: a noisy, heated, angry dispute Merriam-Webster
Parts of Speech: Noun
Sample:
The altercation in the hallway disrupted the students while they were taking their tests.
He wondered why his parents had to have an altercation while his friends were over.