Vocabulary: Meaning of the words

Mohamed Slaoui Vocabulary: Meaning of the words

1. TranquilàMaycomb was a clam, placid, and quiet old town, but Mr. Nathan Radley did not leave tranquil life in the country free from disturbance. He was everything but tranquil, agitated and losing self-possession.

2. Oppressiveà The oppressive sorrow that roamed the room weighed heavily on my senses and spirit.

3. Essenceà The essence, most fundamental reason, of the gangs’ reasons for fighting in New York is that it was tradition.

4. Appallingà "The shocking behaviour of Alex appalled her friends striking them with disgust and revulsion, so they never spoke to her again.

5. Venerableà As all venerable wise men are, my father has white hair and beard.

6. ScriptureàSister Dawn carried the bible, the Christian holly book, to a Christian Youth Minister. She was careful not to drop it because that Scripture was writing regarded as sacred by her religious group.

7. Amberà A deep yellow colour came from my brother’s. As I entered, I saw the amber light illuminating his room.

8. Aridà Mr. Amine, the high school music teacher, said that in theory Asni’s performance was perfect, but it was an arid piece of music lacking energy and strength, almost dead.

9. CandidàWithout trying to avoid the unpleasant truth about what happened on November 21^st and characterized by honesty, Mayella told the judge and Atticus that it was her father that raped her and not Tom.

10. Impudentà The casual disrespect the students had for the teachers was characterized as impudent behaviour.