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Huck Finn Vocab 1-11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dismal | gloom or deoression |
| Commenced | begin, or start |
| Victuals | Supply of food |
| Ransomed | price paid for captivity |
| Lath | Building materials |
| Enchantment | magic |
| Palaver | prolong disscusion |
| Reticule | small purse or bag |
| Raspy | harsh tone of voice |
| Counterfeit | false not real |
| Temperance | moderation |
| Stanchion | upright bar used for support |
| Wadding | material to stop the chare of a gun |
| Hail | to summon or call upon |
| Quicksilver | mercury |
| Abreast | side by side |
| Brash | uncalled for comment |
| Lolled | realaxed |
| Abolitionist | someone against slavery |
| Speculate | risky finacial transaction |