Here are the vocabulary words for the thrid chapter of To Kill A Mocking Bird.
[Chapter 3] onslaught- an attack Eg: They stared at each other dead in the eye, and soon an onslaught broke out.
*speculation- a process of consideration Eg: There were many speculations going on in the lecture room.
irked- irritated [Note: irk means irritate] Eg: "He irks me", complained Jason
*expounding- giving a detailed statement Eg: He gave expounding information about the suspect.
wonderment- causing wonder Eg: To the wonderment of Jacob, his dad arrived home earlier than expected.
molasses-a thick syrup produced during the refining of sugar or from sorghum Eg: The molasses spilled all over the floor, leaving Mr Tan furious at his kids.
pitcher- a container, usually with a handle and spout or lip, for holding and pouring liquids. Eg: "Can you pass me the pitcher of wine?" Asked John.
erratic- to turn aside from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion Eg: His behaviour that night was rather erratic.
tranquillity-peacefulness Eg: There was silence and tranquillity in the room.
*iniquities-gross injustice Eg: Her iniquities disgusts me.
*resentments- Ill will felt as a result of a real or imagined grievance Eg: My resentments were shattered.
flinty- unmerciful Eg: He has an unmerciful heart.
hulking- heavy and clumsy Eg: Jason had a rather hulking body for his age.
*cootie- a small, wingless insect Eg: Lisa was afraid of cooties.
verge- the edge Eg: I was on the verge of leaving the place when the waiter spilled piping hot soup all over me.
*contemptuous- full of scorn/disdain Eg: She gave a contemptuous snort.
truant- to be absent from school without permission Eg: The number of truant students in the school had decreased, much to the delight of the principal.
reckons- to think or assume (note that this word is an informal word) Eg: I reckon that he stole the money and blamed Jason.
liable- legally responsible Eg: You are liable for breaking this vase.
diminutive- small, tiny Eg: The specimen was so diminutive is could only be seen through a microscope.
indecision- inability to decide Eg: He felt left out due to his indecision on where to go for the holidays.
fraught- accompanied (note that fraught often goes with the word "with", so "fraught with" would mean " accompanied by".) Eg: His statement was fraught with his evidence.
*prospect- an apparant probability for advancement Eg: There was a prospect of James becoming the new boss of the company.
monosyllabic- having only one syllable Eg: Examples of monosyllabic words are "no", "why" and "fine".
grim-stern Eg: He had a grim determination for success
*fractious- not confirming to rule Eg: Her fractious behaviour got her in detention.
wandered- to move without a destination or purpose Eg: I wandered around the place facinated.
amiable- showing pleasant qualities Eg: She displays amibale qualities, such as responsibilty and being hardworking.
magnesia-a white, tasteless substance, magnesium oxide, MgO, used in medicine.
*rigid-firmly fixed Eg: The law remains rigid.
*dryly-in an uninteresting/uninterested manner Eg: "We're going to the park today." Said Joseph dryly.
*judiciously-using of showing judgement Eg: He judiciously allowed Jacob a number of privileges.
*misdemeanour- a criminal offence less serious than burglary Eg:-
*felony- any crime punishable by death Eg: Murder is considered a felony.
*begrudges- to envy the possession or enjoyment of Eg: I begrudge her lifestyle.
*compromise- a settlement of differences by mutual concessions. Eg:-
concede- to acknowledge as true Eg: I concede that Lisa is absolutely correct.
formality- the condition of being formal Eg:-
disapprobation- disapproval Eg: He looked at the letter with disapprobation.
*testament- a will Eg: He had a testament.
diction- a style of speaking/writing Eg: He haa a very unique diction.
discernible- distinguishable Eg: Although the twins are look a lot like each other, the are indeed discernible.
*aloft- far above the ground Eg: The plane was aloft.
nourishment- something that nourishes, eg: food Eg: We had our nourishments before continuing the 20 km run.