TKMB+Chapter+5+&+6+Vocab

Chapter 5- Aloof- Conspicuously uninvolved, cool and distant. Tacit- Understood or implied without being stated. Foot-Washing - A babtism Coveralls- Overalls. Benevolence- Well-meaning and kindly Hitherto- until now or until the point of discussion. Mimosa- another name for silk tree Morbid- appealing to abnormal and unhealthy interests in disturbing or unpleasant subjects. Pull-Pit- A raised platform in a church or chapel. Peril- Serious and immediate danger. Brigadier- A rank of officer in the British army. Placidly- Not easily upset or excited. quibbling- a slight objection or criticism.

Chapter 6 Kudzu- quick growing Asian plant. Cherub- A winged angelic being described in the Bible as helping God. Malignant- Very virulent or infectious.