Huck Finn and Bees Vocab Flashcards

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Adage

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Proverb/short statement expressing a general truth

Sayig

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Main

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to wound someone so that the body part is permanently damaged

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Pious

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Very religious

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Gaudy

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Very showy and bright

Tacjy

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Sublime

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Of such excellence as to inspire admiration

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Meddle

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Interfere in someone’s business

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Histrionic

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Overly theatrical

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Victual

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Food prepared for consumption

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Pensive

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Involving deep thought

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Wallow

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Indulge in an unrestrained way in something that causes pleasure

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Presumptuous

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Failing to observe the limits of what’s permitted

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Berserk

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Out of control with anger or excitement

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Brazen

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Bold without shame

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Remnant

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Small remaining quantity of something

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Indignation

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Anger or annoyance perceived by what’s unfair treatment

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Solace

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Comfort in a time of sistress

17
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Veneer

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Thin decorative covering of fine wood

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Ornery

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Bad tempered

19
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Parsonage

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Church house provided for by clergy

20
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Beseech

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asking someone urgently to do something

21
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Consternation

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Feelings of anxiety and dismay, typically at something unexpected