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Vocab for Tom Sawyer
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Literature
7th Grade
12/21/2008

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Term

Sidling

Definition

To cause to move or turn sideways.

 

Part of Speech: Verb

 

Variation: Sidle: Noun

Term
Clods
Definition

A lump or mass especially of earth or clay

 

Part of Speech: Noun

 

Variation: Cloddish=adjective/Cloddishly-adverb

 

Synonym: Dirt, Lump

Term
Galled
Definition

To fret and wear away by friction; to exasperate

 

Part of Speech: Verb

 

Variation: Gall=Noun (exasperation)

 

Synonym: Abrade, Irritate

Term
Droned
Definition

To talk in a persistently dll or monotonous tone; to pass, proceed, or walk in a dull, drowsy, or indifferent manner.

 

Part of Speech: Verb

 

Variations: Droner=Noun/Droningly=Adverb

Term
Fillip
Definition

A blow or gesture made by the sudden forcible straightening of a finger curled up against a thumb.

 

Part of Speech: Verb

 

Synonym: Flick

Term
Pariah
Definition

A social outcast.

 

Part of Speech: Noun

 

Synonym: Outsider

Term
Alacrity
Definition

Promptness in response; cheerful readiness.

 

Part of Speech: Noun

 

Synonym: Eagerness

 

Variation: Alacritous=Adjective

 

Term

Smote

Definition

Past tense of smite. Smite: To strike sharply or heavily, especially with hard or an implement held in the hand.

 

Part of Speech: Verb

 

Synonym: Strike

 

Term
August
Definition

Marked by majestic dignity or grandeur.

 

Part of Speech: Adjective

 

Synonym: Dignified, Grand

Term
Contend
Definition

To strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties.

 

Part of Speech: Verb

 

Synonym: Compete

Term

Accoutrements

Definition

An accessory item of clothing or equipment - usually used in the plural.

 

Part of Speech: Noun

 

Synonym: Accessory, Equipment

Term
Pettishly
Definition

Fretful or peevish.

 

Part of Speech: Averb

 

Synonym: Irritable

 

Variation: Pettish=Adjective/Pettishness=Noun

Term
Lugubrious
Definition

Mournful; especially: exaggeratedly or affectedly mournful

 

Part of Speech: Adjective

 

Synonym: Mournful

 

Variation: Lugubriously=Adverb/Lugubriousness=Noun

Term

Stolid

Definition

Having or expressing little or no sensibility

 

Part of Speech: Adjective

 

Synonym: Impassive

 

Variation: Stolidly=Adverb

Term
Inquest
Definition

A judicial or official inquiry or examination especially before a jury.

 

Part of Speech: Noun

 

Synonym: Inquiry

Term
Imminent
Definition

Ready to take place; especially hanging threateningly over one's head.

 

Part of Speech: Adjective

 

Synonym: Impending, Pending, Threatening

 

Variation: Immenintly=Adverb

Term
Conjectured
Definition

A conclusion deduced by surmise or guesswork.

 

Part of Speech: Verb

 

Synonym: Guess, Estimate

 

 

Term
Charily
Definition

Hesitant and vigilant about dangers and risks.

 

Part of Speech: Adverb

 

Synonym: Cautious

 

Variation: Chary=Adjective

Term

Pregnant

Definition

Rich in significance or implication (such as a "pregnant pause".

 

Part of Speech: Adjective

 

Synonym: Meaningful, Profound

 

Variation: Pregnantly=Adverb

Term
Notoriety
Definition

The quality or state of being notorious. Notorious: Generally known and talked of; especially: widely and unfavorably known.

 

Part of Speech: Noun

 

Synonym: Fame

 

Variation: Notorious=Adjective

Term
Temperance
Definition

Moderation in action, thought or feeling.

 

Part of Speech: Noun

 

Synonym: Restraint

Term
Diffident
Definition

Hesitant in acting or speaking through lack or

self-confidence.

 

Part of Speech: Adjective

 

Synonym: Reserved (shy)

 

Variation: Diffidently=Adverb

Term
Hogshead
Definition

A large cask or barrel.

 

Part of Speech: Noun

 

Synonym: Cask

 

 

Term
Daubed
Definition

To apply something to a surface in hasty or

crude strokes.

 

Part of Speech: Verb

 

Synonym: Smear

 

Term
Embellishment
Definition

Something that decorates or beautiful.

 

Part of Speech: Noun

 

Synonym: Decoration

 

Variation: Embellishing=Verb/Embellish=Verb

Term
Countenance
Definition

Calm expression (especially facial expression) or mental composure.

 

Part of Speech: Noun

 

 

Term
Moiety
Definition

One of two equal parts.

 

Part of Speech: Noun

 

Synonym: Half

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