1. SAT Vocabulary Part 1 To Kill a Mockingbird

2. Contentious Likely to argue with someone SYNONYMS: quarrelsome, argumentative Brothers and sisters often have contentious relationships in that they argue and fight a lot. Contenders

3. TENTATIVE Uncertain, not final; not fully worked out SYNONYMS: unconfirmed; indefinite; unsettled We have tentative plans for Homecoming; however, the plans could still change if it begins to rain while we are outside.

4. DICTUM an authoritative statement or decree SYNONYMS: a command, an order Hitler created inhumane dictums while he was the leader of Germany. (A person does not have to be a dictator to hand down dictums.) Dictator

5. TACITURN inclined to silence; reluctant to join in conversation. SYNONYMS: quiet, shy, reserved A shy person is usually taciturn.

6. quaint 1. strange or unusual in an interesting or amusing way 2. having an old-fashioned charm or attractiveness SYNONYMS: 1.strange, peculiar, odd 2. enchanting, charming He had a quaint sense of humor which only his friends understood. A quaint cottage

7. malevolent having an evil influence SYNONYMS: wicked, malicious Your parents may be fearful of you walking the streets alone at night due to malevolent strangers possibly lurking in the shadows.

8. predilection preference toward something; strong fondness for SYNONYMS: preference, fondness, liking Some people have a predilection for ice-cream and eat it every day.

9. domicile Place of residence SYNONYMS: home or residence For many students their domicile has been Carmel, Indiana since they were born.

10. profane immoral, disrespectful of religion SYNONYMS: disrespectful, sinful, vulgar The principal made it clear that students who use profane language at the game will be asked to leave. Profanity

11. Auspicious Promising success, favored by fortune SYNONYMS: favorable, encouraging, lucky After reading her horoscope in the paper, Mary felt it was an auspicious time to purchase a lottery ticket.

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13. Indigenous native to or characteristic of a certain area SYNONYMS: native, local Gray squirrels are indigenous to the Midwest, and if you travel to California, you will see different species of squirrels.

14. Diminutive Smaller than average size SYNONYMS: tiny, small, miniature The store which specialized in selling doll houses was filled with diminutive versions of the houses one will find on Main Street. BIG CAT DIMINUTIVE CAT

15. Fractious Difficult to control; unruly, disobedient SYNONYMS: disobedient; irritable During the pep-rally the fractious students began to push each other, and soon there was a big fight among them.

16. Disapprobation Strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds SYNONYMS: disapproval The unruly child faced the disapprobation of her parents when they learned she hit her brother.

17. Furtive Attempting to avoid attention due to fear of getting caught SYNOYMS: secretive, sneaky, sly During the test, Blaine made furtive glances at Greyson’s test answers. A furtive fox

18. Impudent Not showing due respect for another person SYNONYMS: disrespectful, rude The student’s impudent act of swearing at his teacher and then skipping school lead to his expulsion.

19. Benevolence desire to do good to others SYNONYMS: kindness, generosity Donating to the poor or needy is an act of benevolence. Clothing Drive

20. Irascible Easily made angry SYNONYMS: irritable, touchy Just about anything could set off his irascible temper.

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22. Caricature a drawing of a person which exaggerates his traits for comic effect SYNONYMS: cartoon, parody Cartoonists draw many caricatures of presidents.

23. Inordinate not within reasonable limits SYNONYMS: excessive, extravagant Mike took an inordinate amount of candy when trick or treating.

24. Ingenuous Innocent; free from restraint SYNONYMS: innocent, naïve, sincere, honest Because of the ingenuous nature of young children, they most often tell the truth when questioned by an adult.

25. Innate existing in one from birth; a natural quality SYNONYMS: inborn, native Many researchers believe that personality is an innate quality rather than a series of traits we learn from our parents and society. Is personality innate?

26. Guileless Innocent and without deception SYNONYMS: honest, straightforward Is it possible to find a guileless politician in Washington D.C., or do they all have the potential for dishonesty? Guileless or Not Guileless?

27. Fanatic A person with extreme and uncritical enthusiasm for something SYNONYMS: extremist A Colt’s fanatic will paint his body blue and white for every game, even if they are on a losing streak.

28. Piety devotion to God and observance of religious principles SYNONYMS: faithfulness, holiness The reverend’s pious sermon motivated the congregation to pray with piety.

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