To Kill a Mockingbird Vocabulary
Across
- 2. | Exceptional skill or ability (Atticus' unassuming skill with a rifle)
- 3. | Threatening;suggesting bad things will happen (atmosphere of many scenes)
- 7. | To clear of a criminal charge (what Tom Robinson did NOT get)
- 9. | A rigid social class system (present in Maycomb)
- 10. | The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles (Atticus' core)
- 11. | Kindness and generosity (shown by Atticus)
- 12. | Done secretly to avoid notice (describing Bob Ewell's behavior)
- 14. | Preconceived opinion not based on reason (the book's core theme)
Down
- 1. | Firmly fixed in opinion or resolve; unwavering (Atticus' quality)
- 4. | Existing from birth; natural (discussed about human nature)
- 5. | A powerful painkilling drug (what Mrs. Dubose fought against)
- 6. | Harshly critical and scornful (describing some comments/attitudes)
- 8. | Silent and reserved in manner (describing Boo Radley)
- 13. | To make clear; explain (what Atticus often does for the children)