| cleaved | stuck |
| gnats | small, two-winged insects that can bite or sting |
| meditative | thoughtful |
| palate | the roof of the mouth |
| perpetual | uninterrupted; lasts forever |
| embalming | process to preserve bodies |
| rendered speechless | unable to speak |
| vigil | a period of staying awake to keep watch or to pray |
| whittle | to carve or to shape wood into shapes |
To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 7 Vocabulary
January 30, 2020