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Tom Sawyer
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Literature
7th Grade
03/24/2009

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Sagacity
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acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgment.

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Derision
Definition
ridicule; mockery: The inept performance elicited derision from the audience.
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ambuscade
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an ambush.
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adamantine
Definition
utterly unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion.
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Alacrity
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cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness
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furtive
Definition
taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret
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morosely
Definition
gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.
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effusion
Definition
the act of effusing or pouring forth
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adherent
Definition
a person who follows or upholds a leader, cause, etc.; supporter; follower
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abash
Definition
to destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of; disconcert; make ashamed or embarrassed
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osterntation
Definition
pretentious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance; display intended to impress others
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accounterments
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An accessory item of equipment or dress. Often used in the plural
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shorn
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to cut (something). Plural of shear
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fetters
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a chain or shackle placed on the feet
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facetious
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not meant to be taken seriously or literally
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stolid
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not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive
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andiron
Definition
one of a pair of metal stands, usually of iron or brass, for holding logs in a fireplace
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impudence
Definition
impudent conduct or language
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regalia
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the ensigns or emblems of royalty, as the crown or scepter
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phrenological

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a psychological theory or analytical method based on the belief that certain mental faculties and character traits are indicated by the configurations of the skull
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consternation
Definition
a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay
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avariciously
Definition
characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous
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valance
Definition
a short curtain or piece of drapery that is hung from the edge of a canopy, from the frame of a bed, etc
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conjectured
Definition
the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof
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purloined
Definition
To steal, often in a violation of trust
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lethargy
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the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity
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Elysian

Definition
of, pertaining to, or resembling Elysium
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lacerate
Definition
to tear roughly; mangle
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soliloquized
Definition
 talk to oneself
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gesticulation
Definition
the act of gesticulating
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sepulchral
Definition
of, pertaining to, or serving as a tomb
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solemnities
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the state or character of being solemn
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auspices
Definition
 a favorable sign or propitious circumstance
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sauntered
Definition
to walk with a leisurely gait
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delirium
Definition
a state of violent excitement or emotion
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embellishment
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a  fictitious addition, as to a factual statement
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frescoed
Definition
Also called buon fresco, true fresco. the art or technique of painting on a moist, plaster surface with colors ground up in water or a limewater mixture
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moiety
Definition
a half
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