To Kill a MockingbirdUNIT 4 VOCABULARY

1) Acquiescence n.

Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

We cannot sit in silent acquiescence to the incredible injustice of the government’s actions.

I am disinclined to acquiesce to your request.

2) Ambidextrous adj.

Equally skillful with each hand

Athletes who are ambidextrous often times have an advantage in competitions. For example, a baseball player who can hit both right and left-handed is able to change his stance based on the pitcher he is facing.

3) Browbeat v.

To intimidate someone, typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words

In courtrooms attorneys are required to avoid browbeating their witnesses in order to prevent testimony from being questioned.

4) Elucidate v.

Make clear and more comprehensible

One of the primary goals of any classroom is to elucidate key concepts and promote learning for all students.

5) Entailment n.

An old-fashioned form of handing down property; this type of land can only be inherited by owner’s legitimate children

In the first chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird Scout describes the way in which Mr. Walter Cunningham pays Atticus for his work on the entailment case.

6) Extract v.

Remove, usually with some force or effort

Effective journalists know how to extract every detail of an event from the witnesses in order to tell the whole story.

7) Quell v.

To suppress or crush immediately

In The Hunger Games part two, Catching Fire, the Quarter Quell is intended to suppress or crush the rebellions Katniss started with the 74th Hunger Game victory.

8) Solicitor n.

The chief law officer of a city, town, or government department

He was sitting forward in the witness chair, his hands clasped between his knees, listening attentively to the circuit solicitor.

9) Vehement adj.

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

The child’s vehement denial of the accusation convinced her parents that she did not do it.

10) Venue n.

The place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports event

There are several times when finding the right venue is essential; one is a concert, and another is a wedding.