Huck Finn Vocab

Question 0

Audacious (adj)

Answer 0

Showing a lack of respect, and, or a willingness to take a bold risk.

Question 1

Temperance (n)

Answer 1

Moderation or self restraint in actions or words.

Question 2

Confound (v)

Answer 2

To cause one to become confused.

Question 3

Frivolous (adj)

Answer 3

Lacking in seriousness or importance

Question 4

Haughty (adj)

Answer 4

Arrogant, excessively proud, vain

Question 5

Divination (n)

Answer 5

Foretelling the future by means of magic.

Question 6

Dissipation (n)

Answer 6

Wasteful spending, squandering

Question 7

Sublime (adj)

Answer 7

Exalted, noble, uplifting.

Question 8

Histrionic (adj)

Answer 8

Overly theatrical

Question 9

Muse (v)

Answer 9

To think deeply, to ponder.

Question 10

Brazen (adj)

Answer 10

Shameless, insolent, disrespectful.

Question 11

Contrite (adj)

Answer 11

Extremely apologetic, remorseful.

Question 12

Soliloquy (n)

Answer 12

A speech or dramatic monologue made to oneself to reveal thoughts

Question 13

Calamity (n)

Answer 13

A disaster, an event that causes misfortune

Question 14

Hues (n)

Answer 14

Colors.

Question 15

Resolute (adj)

Answer 15

Characterized by a decided purpose

Question 16

Languid (adj)

Answer 16

Slow, sluggish, listless, weak

Question 17

Ponderous (adj)

Answer 17

Very heavy, unwieldy from weight.

Question 18

Stealthy (adj)

Answer 18

Acting in a secret and sneaky way

Question 19

Blithe (adj)

Answer 19

Lighthearted, joyous, free of spirit.