Huckleberry Finn Vocab Flashcards
1
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Tolerable
A
Capable of being borne or endured
2
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Providence
A
Divine guidance or care
3
Q
Oracle
A
A person who speaks for a deity
4
Q
Infernal
A
Annoying, relating to hell
5
Q
Careened
A
Lean or sway to side
6
Q
Reticule
A
Purse or small bag
7
Q
Impair
A
Damage or make worse
8
Q
Capered
A
Leap or prance
9
Q
Cavort
A
Leap/dance in a playful manner
10
Q
Scow
A
Large flat bottom boat
11
Q
Histrionic
A
Dramatic
12
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Phrenology
A
Study of the conformation of the skull
13
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Contrite
A
Showing sorrow/remorse for a sin
14
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Lineal
A
Related to or derived from
15
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Pensive
A
Deep, serious, thoughts
16
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Sublime
A
Magnificent
17
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Soliloquy
A
Act of talking to oneself
18
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Yawl
A
A ship or small boat
19
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Ingenious
A
Showing or calling for intelligence
20
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Temperance
A
Restraint
21
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Impudent
A
Lacking modesty
22
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Insurrection
A
Rebellion
23
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Garret
A
Room just under a roof
24
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Brash
A
Heedless of consequence
25
Singular
One, individual
