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Part I: Chapters 1-11

TKM Vocabulary Review. Part I: Chapters 1-11. Assuaged. Which of the following definitions best defines the word “Assuaged”? Calmed Happier Loved Shorter. Assuaged. Jem’s fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-conscious about his injury.

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Part I: Chapters 1-11

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  1. TKM Vocabulary Review Part I: Chapters 1-11

  2. Assuaged • Which of the following definitions best defines the word “Assuaged”? • Calmed • Happier • Loved • Shorter

  3. Assuaged Jem’s fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-conscious about his injury. Which words or phrases are context clues? • Fears • Seldom Self Conscious

  4. Piety 2. Which of the following sentences uses “piety” appropriately? • The nun was full of piety, always devout. • The robber was full of piety, always corrupt. • The child was full of piety, always happy. • The father was full of piety, always busy.

  5. Piety All we had was Simon Finch, a fur trapping apothecary…whose piety was exceeded only by his stinginess…. Which words or phrases are context clues? Exceeded only by his stinginess

  6. Malevolent • Which of the following is the correct definition of Malevolent? • Hopeful • Wishing evil or harm to others • Full of love • Looking for good luck

  7. Malevolent Inside the house lived a malevolent phantom…..when people’s azaleas froze in a cold snap, it was because he had breathed on them…. Which words or phrases are context clues? • Azaleas froze in a cold snap • phantom Root: Mal means BAD!

  8. Taciturn 4. Which of the following definitions best defines the word “taciturn”? • Loud • Annoying • Silent • Soft spoken

  9. Taciturn She married a taciturn man who spent most of his time lying in a hammock Which words or phrases are context clues? Spent most of his time lying in a hammock

  10. Condescended 5. Which of the following best defines the word “condescended”? • Look up to • Patronize • Make peace • love

  11. Condescended Jem condescended to take me to school the first day, a job usually done by one’s parents Which words or phrases are context clues? A job usually done by one’s parents Root: DE means Down, Away

  12. Inequities • Which sentence best uses the word “inequities”? a. Hubert was absent the two days before the test and had to face the inequities of his score. • Abigail's inequities allowed her to buy 3 brand new pairs of shoes. • Eleanor's inequities allowed her to win the lottery. • Charlie skipped football practice the day before the game and had to face the inequities of his decision.

  13. Inequities Staying behind to advise Atticus of Calpurnia’s inequities was worth a solitary sprint past the Radley place. Which words or phrases are context clues? Sprint past the Radley place

  14. 7. Which of the following words best describes someone friendly? • Amiable • Auspicious • Inquisitive • Meditative

  15. Amiable Atticus sat down in the swing and crossed his legs. His fingers wandered to his watch pocket; he said that was the only way he could think. He waited in amiable silence. Which words or phrases are context clues? • Think • Sat down Root: AMI means LOVE!

  16. Auspicious 8. Which of the following words or phrases best defines “auspicious”? a. Failure b. Standard c. Promising d. Above and beyond

  17. Auspicious The remainder of my schooldays were no more auspicious than the first. Which words or phrases are context clues? Remember, we know Scout hates school……

  18. Benevolence • Which of the following words best describes the meaning of “benevolence”? • Mean • Kind • Stingy • Bossy

  19. Benevolence Mrs. Maudie’s benevolence extended to Jem & Dill whenever they paused in their pursuits. Which words or phrases are context clues? Remember, we know Miss Maudie likes Jem and Dill! Root: BENE means GOOD!

  20. Inquisitive 10. Which of the following sentences best uses the word “inquisitive”? • Curious George was very inquisitive, always asking questions. • Sponge Bob was very inquisitive, always determined to win! • Ariel was very inquisitive, using her brains to fight brawns. • Eric was very inquisitive, using his brawns over his brains.

  21. Inquisitive If he wanted to stay inside his own house he had the right to stay inside free from the attentions of inquisitive children, which was a mild term for the likes of us. Which words or phrases are context clues? Remember: We know that Jem, Scout and Dill are very curious about Boo!

  22. Malignant 11. Which of the following words or phrases best defines the word “malignant”? a. Tiny b. Uncontrollable growth c. Unbelievably narrow d. wide

  23. Malignant The Chinaberry trees were malignant, hovering, alive. Which words or phrases are context clues? • Hovering • Alive

  24. Meditative 11. Which word is the best synonym for “meditative?” a. angry b. happy c. sentimental d. thoughtful

  25. Meditative When we passed our tree he gave it a meditative pat on its cement and remained deep in thought. Which words or phrases are context clues? “Deep in thought”

  26. Aberration 11. The pine tree growing in Florida was a/an ____________________________. a. Aberration b. Rudiment c. Tirade d. Devoid

  27. Aberration Root: AB means AWAY FROM

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