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Eccentric (Chapter 1, page 3) - Definition: unconventional or slightly strange. Example: “Miss Maudie was known for her eccentric gardening habits, often planting flowers in unexpected places.”
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Condescend (Chapter 1, page 6) - Definition: to show feelings of superiority; to talk down to someone. Example: “Aunt Alexandra would often condescend to Scout, believing her own way of doing things was superior.”
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Auspicious (Chapter 1, page 8) - Definition: favorable or promising success. Example: “Despite the gloomy weather, Scout felt that the first day of school was auspicious, as she made new friends.”
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Melancholy (Chapter 1, page 10) - Definition: a feeling of sadness or gloominess. Example: “Atticus had a melancholy expression on his face as he watched the trial unfold.”
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Taciturn (Chapter 1, page 11) - Definition: reserved or uncommunicative in speech; silent. Example: “Boo Radley was known for being taciturn, rarely speaking to anyone in the neighborhood.”
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Malevolent (Chapter 2, page 27) - Definition: having or showing a wish to do evil to others. Example: “The Radley house had a malevolent aura, making the children afraid to go near it.”
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Indigenous (Chapter 2, page 30) - Definition: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. Example: “The mockingbird is an indigenous bird to Maycomb County, known for its beautiful songs.”
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Illicitly (Chapter 2, page 33) - Definition: in a way that is not allowed by law, rules, or custom. Example: “Jem and Scout were curious about what Boo Radley did illicitly inside his house.”
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Entailment (Chapter 2, page 35) - Definition: a legal situation regarding the use of inherited property. Example: “Atticus explained to Scout that the house they lived in was entailed, meaning it could not be sold or passed on to anyone outside the family.”
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Diminutive (Chapter 2, page 38) - Definition: extremely or unusually small. Example: “Scout was often called diminutive due to her small stature compared to her classmates.”
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