Tom+Sawyer+Vocabulary


 * __Chapter 1__**

martyr- someone who is willing to die for their beliefs, .... someone who suffers greatly
__**Chapter 4**__ Prodigious - resembling a prodigy, exciting amazement or wonder (RH)

Tranquil - free from disturbance or turmoil (RH)

Grevious - causing severe pain, suffering, or sorrow; oppressive, serious, or grave (RH)

Effusion - unrestrained expression of words or feelings (RH)

__**Chapter 5**__ Seductive - alluring, winning. (LM)

Lavish - giving or spending profusely, too abundant. (LM)

Venerable - worthy of respect and esteem. (LM)

Simpering - smiling, uttering in a silly or affecting way. (LM)

Exertion- effort; use of physical or mental energy; hard work. (MC)
 * __Chapter 6__**

Mortified- embarassed: made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride. (MC)

Alacrity- liveliness and eagerness.(MC)

__**Chapter 7**__ Lapel- the front part of a coat folded back and forming a continuation of the collar. (ML)

Wane- to grow dim. (ML)

Furtive- done or acting in a stealthy manner; sneaky. (ML) prevailing- dominant; generally accepted. (KS)
 * __Chapter 8__**

distinguishable-able to be discerned; perceptable; seen to be differant or unique. (KS)

gaudier- garish ; vulgar. (KS)

__**Chapter 9**__ Ingenuity - the quality of being clever or resourceful.(JG)

Caterwauling - To howl or screech. (JG)

Ensconced - to settle securely or snugly. (JG)

__**Chapter 10**__ Apprehensively - uneasy orfearful about something that might happen (AR) Sublimity - noble; exalted (AR)

Lugubrious - mournful, dismal, or gloomy, in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelievedmanner (AR) Cogitate - to think hard; ponder; meditate (AR)

__**Chapter 11**__ palsy- any of a variety of atonal muscular conditions characterized by tremors of the body parts, as the hands, arms, or legs, or of the entire body.(NF) irksome- annoying; irritating; exasperating; tiresome(NF)

inquests- an investigation or examination; a legal or judicial inquiry, usually before a jury(NF)

stolid- not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive(NF)

impudence- impertinence, rudeness; brass, brazenness, face, lip, boldness, presumption, sauce,(NF)

pertness: nerve, gall; lack of modesty; shamelessness(NF)

dismal- causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy (NF)

procession- the act of moving along or proceeding in orderly succession or in a formal and ceremonious manner, as a line of people, animals, vehicles, etc.(NF)

__**Chapter 12**__

Infatuated- to inspire or posses with a foolish or unreasoning passion,as of love. (SK)

Consternation- a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay (SK)

Avariciously- characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous (SK)

Inveterate- settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling or the like; firmly established by long continuance (SK)
 * __Chapter 13__**

vanquished-to defeat in conflict or contest (AA)

succumb-to yeild to superior strength or force (AA) manifest-readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sight (JE)
 * __Chapter 14__**

regalia-decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership (JE)

pervading- to spread or diffuse through every part of (KI)

sumptuously- involving or produced at great expense (KI) __**Chapter 15**__ Averted- Turned away, especially as an expression of feeling (JM)

Revelations-T he act of revealing or disclosing (JM)

__**Chapter 17**__

Hilarity- cheerfulness; merriment; mirthfulness. (MM)

Conscience- the sense of what is right or wrong (MM)

Andiron- one of a pair of metal stands, usually of iron or brass, for holding logs in a fireplace. (MM)

Sabbath- the seventh day of the week, Saturday, as the day of rest and religious observance among Jews and some Christians. The 1st day of the week, Sunday, that is set aside for religious observance from Christians. Anyday of Prayer. (MM)

Soliloquized: to talk to oneself.... the act of talking to oneself, like in a play...
 * Chapter 18**

Vanquished: To counquer or subdue (as in battle). (NJ)

Vindictive: A person who is vengeful; wanting revenge. (NJ)

Menagerie: A collection of wild or unusual animals. (NJ) GO IRISH

Musing- deep in thought, contemplative (JM)
 * __Chapter 19__**

Shabby- showing signs of wear and threadbare or worn out (JM)

Fortirfied- To have made strong, encouraged, invigorated, enrich, or reinforce (JM)

Chapter 20
trounce- to beat severely with a whip or rod,to come out better in a competition or race(TD)

vexation-anger produced by some annoying irritation(TD)

lethargy- a state of comatose topor

__**Chapter 21**__ //dignitaries-// A person who holds a high rank or office, as in the government or church. //pg.141 **(KJ)**// //embittered-// To make bitter,cause to feel bitterness. //pg.144 **(KJ)**// //unobtrusive-// Not obstructive; inconspicuous, unassertive or reticent. //pg.146 **(KJ)**//

Chapter 22

**__coveted__-**
to desire wrongfully, inordinately (AF) **__fluctuated__-** to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly (AF)


 * __Chapter 23__**

**studiously** - assidous in the pursuit of learning (NF)

Solemnities- Formal or ceremonious observance of location or event (NF)

Haggard- not tamed; wild in appearance (NF) wretchedness-in a deplorable state of distress or misfortunate (AH)
 * __Chapter 24__**

Dismalest-causing gloom or depression (AH)

Lavishly- characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion (AH)

__**Chapter 25**__ Subdued- Quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled

Solemnities- the state or character of being solemn; earnestness;gravity; impressiveness

Sepulchral- Of or realting to a burial vaultor a receptacle for sacred relics

Adorned- to decorate or add beauty to, as by ornaments

Desolation- Devastation; dreariness; sorrow; grief (EP)
 * __Chapter 26__**

Shanty- A crudely built cabin or house (EP)

Auspices- Support; sponsorship (EP)

Eloquent- Exercising the power of forceful, appropriate speech; expressive (EP)

Palpable- Obvious; evident

__**Chapter 27**__ Athwart- From side to side of; across (LR)

Infernal- of, relating to, or characteristic of hell or the underworld (LR)

Blanching- Make white or pale by extracting color (LR)


 * __Chapter 28__**

Hogshead- Is a large cask of liquid commonly used when referring to liquor.(SV)

Auspicious- Promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable .9SV