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Group I - Reading Selection #1
The Adventure of Tom Sawyer (March 4th - 8th)
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Literature
8th Grade
02/21/2012

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animosity
Definition
ill will; resentment; hostility
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astounding
Definition
filled with bewildered wonder; astonishing; amazing; surprising
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briskly
Definition
in a brisk (lively) manner; quickly; energetically
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diminish
Definition
become or make smaller in amount, size, or importance; lessen; decrease
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doze
Definition
sleep lightly; be half asleep; nap
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foolhardy
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foolishly bold; rash; reckless
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idol
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one that is very greatly or excessively admired or worshiped.
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refuge
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shelter or protection from danger or trouble
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titter
Definition
half-suppressed laugh; nervous laugh; giggle
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vacant
Definition
having no occupant; unoccupied; empty
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