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TomSawyervocab 23-35
Chapters 23-35
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Smote | (v) to inflict a heavy blow upon |
| invariably | (adv) always; without change |
| subdued | (adj) conquered and brought under control |
| resolution | (n) the act of answering; determination |
| attrition | (n) a gradual rubbing away or wearing down |
| precarious | (adj) dangerously lacking in security or stability |
| countenance | (n) face as an indication of mood, character, or emotion; look; expression |
| tedious | (adj) tiresome by reason of extreme length or slowness |
| frescoed | (v) to paint on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
| imperishable | (adj) incapable of decay; enduring forever |
| whetted | (v) to stimulate; sharpen |
| eloquent | (adj) characterized by persuasive, powerful, or moving discourse (speech) |
| implore | (v) to beg |
| impaired | (adj) damaged; diminished in strength |
| precipice | (n) overhanging rock; cliff |
| warily | (adv) cautiously |
| magnanimous | (adj) showing a lofty and courageous spirit |