Huck Fin vocab

Question 1

Sublime

Answer 1

(adj)
An adjective meaning of impressing the mind
S: Magnificent || A: Shabby

Question 2

Trifle

Answer 2

(noun)
Thing of non-importance
S: Unimportant || A: essential

Question 3

Parable

Answer 3

(noun)
A short meaningful story
S: fable. || A: gibberish

Question 4

Calamity

Answer 4

(noun)
An event that causes great harm and suffering
S: disaster. || A: blessing

Question 5

Stanchion

Answer 5

(noun)
A strong pole used for support
S: post || A: hole

Question 6

Cipher

Answer 6

(noun)
A secret or disguised way of writing
S: Cryptogram || A: Regular speech

Question 7

Histrionic

Answer 7

(noun)
Over dramatic
S: dramatic || A: underplayed

Question 8

Contrite

Answer 8

(adj)
Feeling bad or guilty
S: remorseful || A: forgiving

Question 9

Pensive

Answer 9

(adj)
Thinking about something deep or serious
S: reflective || A: Shallow

Question 10

Slough

Answer 10

(noun)
A swamp like muddy area
S: swamp || A: desert

Question 11

Rapscallion

Answer 11

(noun)
A mischievous person
S: troublemaker || A: saint

Question 12

Careen

Answer 12

(verb)
To turn (a ship) on its side for cleaning
OR moving quickly and uncontrollably
S: tilt,, dash || A: righted,, walk

Question 13

Cavort

Answer 13

(verb)
To leap or dance about in a lively fashion
S: frolic || A: mope

Question 14

Pert

Answer 14

(adj)
Attractively lively or cheeky
S: perky || A: humble

Question 15

Pummel

Answer 15

(noun)
The top, Front part of a saddle
S: Saddlebow, horn

Question 16

Shrewd

Answer 16

(adj)
Having or showing strong powers of judgement
S: Smart || A: stupid

Question 17

Gaudy

Answer 17

(adj)
Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
S: obvious || A: tasteful

Question 18

Brazen

Answer 18

(adj)
Acting or done in a very open or shocking way without shame or embarrassment
S: Bold || A: timid

Question 19

Blithe

Answer 19

(adj)
Showing a casual and a cheerful indifference
S: happy || A: depressed

Question 20

Pious

Answer 20

(adj)
Being Deeply religious
S: Righteous || A: Atheist

Question 21

Temperance

Answer 21

(noun)
The practice of drinking little or no alcohol
S: Moderation || A: Excessiveness

Question 22

Frivolous

Answer 22

(adj)
Not having any serious purpose or value, (of a person) carefree and not serious
S thoughtless || A: serious

Question 23

Cynicism

Answer 23

(noun)
People are motivated by themselves only
S: Skepticism || A: idealism

Question 24

Ingenuity

Answer 24

(noun)
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
S: intelligence || A: inability

Question 25

Imprudent

Answer 25

(adj)
Someone who is bold or shameless
S: rude || A: humble

Question 26

Ornery

Answer 26

(adj)
To be bad tempered or combative
S: grouchy || A: agreeable

Question 27

Addle

Answer 27

(verb)
To make or become confused
S: baffled || A: clarified

Question 28

Resolute

Answer 28

(adj)
Firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion
S: firm || A: halfhearted

Question 29

Victuals

Answer 29

(noun)
Food or provisions, typically as prepared for consumption
S: edibles || A: glutton

Question 30

Divination

Answer 30

(noun)
The practice of seeking knowledge of future or the unknown by supernatural powers
S: Prophecy || A: disbelief

Question 31

Vernacular

Answer 31

(adj / noun)
Using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary cultured or forever the language
S: dialect || A: refined

Question 32

Confound

Answer 32

(verb)
To cause surprise or confusion in someone
S: amaze || A: clarify

Question 33

Aversion

Answer 33

(noun)
a strong dislike or disinclination
S: dislike || A: love