Huck Finn and Bees Vocab

Question 1

Adage

Answer 1

Proverb/short statement expressing a general truth

Sayig

Question 2

Main

Answer 2

to wound someone so that the body part is permanently damaged

Question 3

Pious

Answer 3

Very religious

Question 4

Gaudy

Answer 4

Very showy and bright

Tacjy

Question 5

Sublime

Answer 5

Of such excellence as to inspire admiration

Question 6

Meddle

Answer 6

Interfere in someone’s business

Question 7

Histrionic

Answer 7

Overly theatrical

Question 8

Victual

Answer 8

Food prepared for consumption

Question 9

Pensive

Answer 9

Involving deep thought

Question 10

Wallow

Answer 10

Indulge in an unrestrained way in something that causes pleasure

Question 11

Presumptuous

Answer 11

Failing to observe the limits of what’s permitted

Question 12

Berserk

Answer 12

Out of control with anger or excitement

Question 13

Brazen

Answer 13

Bold without shame

Question 14

Remnant

Answer 14

Small remaining quantity of something

Question 15

Indignation

Answer 15

Anger or annoyance perceived by what’s unfair treatment

Question 16

Solace

Answer 16

Comfort in a time of sistress

Question 17

Veneer

Answer 17

Thin decorative covering of fine wood

Question 18

Ornery

Answer 18

Bad tempered

Question 19

Parsonage

Answer 19

Church house provided for by clergy

Question 20

Beseech

Answer 20

asking someone urgently to do something

Question 21

Consternation

Answer 21

Feelings of anxiety and dismay, typically at something unexpected