To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters Vocabulary

alleged Adj./v. declared, but not proved

astound V. affect with wonder

barely Adv. in a sparse or scanty way

cease V. put an end to a state or an activity

clarify V. make clear and more comprehensible

competent Adj. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

conceive V. have the idea for

dismay N. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

dreadful Adj. exceptionally bad or displeasing

elude V. escape, either physically or mentally

escort V./N. to accompany or attend; one who accompanies or attends In 2013, this young man escorted his grandmother to the prom because she never had the chance to attend her own.

flounder V. behave awkwardly; have difficulties

frantically Adv. in an uncontrolled manner

gait N. a person’s manner of walking

inconvenience N./Adj./V. something that is not useful; the quality of not being useful; to cause discomfort