To Kill a Mockingbird SAT Vocabulary Part 2
Words
Definitions & Synonyms
26. rudiments
basics, fundamentals, an essential element or skill
27. articulate
to speak distinctly; expressing one clearly
28. melancholy
depression of spirits; sad; gloomy
29. palliate
to ease pain, guilt or intensity; assuage
30. rectitude
goodness; virtue; state of moral integrity
31. tranquil
peaceful, calm, placid, serene
32. protrude
something sticking out
33. propensity
preference; natural inclination
34. frivolous
lacking in seriousness or importance
35. propel
to drive or to push forward
36. formidable
inspiring wonder, fear, or dread
37. oblique
indirectly; in a roundabout way; misleading; evasive
38. edification
instruction on improving spiritually or morally
39. revere
to honor, to regard with respect
40. infallible
incapable of error
41. placid
peaceful; calm
42. begrudge
to be reluctant to give; to envy the pleasure or good fortune of
(someone)
43. ominous
threatening, fateful
44. vivid
bright, distinct, and clear
45. oblivious
unaware; forgetful
46. succinct
brief; expressed in few words; concise
47. acquiesce
to give in, to comply; agree to; consent
48. elucidate
explain; clarify
49. unobtrusive
not easily noticeable
50. turbulent
wild or disturbing activity; being in a state of agitation
Ms. Salona
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To Kill a Mockingbird SAT Vocabulary Part 2
Activity Directions:
1. I will assign each of you two vocabulary words
2. Use a white piece of printer paper.
3. Use one side for each word, or use two pieces of printer paper (one for
each word.)
4. Write the vocabulary word on the paper.
5. Write the definition and/or synonyms for the word on the paper.
6. Draw a picture which represents the meaning of the word—be creative!
7. Write a sentence using the vocabulary word and underline the
vocabulary word. Remember to refer to the sentences at the back of
your TKAM study guide packet for examples (don’t use those sentences).
8. Color your illustrations.
9. Don’t forget to write your name on the paper.
Remember to:
1. Write the definitions in the appropriate places at the back of your TKAM
packet.
2. Write an original sentence for each word.
Ms. Salona
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