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voc for huck finn
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an individual call whoi is against slavery and will go to extremes to end slavery | abolitionist |
| Someone who is bold, hasty, unthinking and harsh | brash |
| to start or begin | commence |
| barrel maker | cooper |
| the shivers and shakes | fantods |
| hollowed out shell of a pumpken or squash that is used as a utensil | gourd |
| a large, watertight barrel that can hold 63 gallons. Huck sleeps in an empty one | hogshead |
| devilish; cruel | infernal |
| an object cast in metal for easy transportation, usually of wealth such as gold or silver | ingot |
| prophet: an authoritative person who predicts the future | oracle |
| talking idly; incessantly | palaver |
| to turn, rotate | pivot |
| divine guidance | Providence |
| a woman's drawstring purse | reticule |
| to wrinkle due to a lack of moisture | shrivel |
| a small rowboat | skiff |
| an example or sample | specimen |
| to invest in order to profit; often risky | speculate |
| whitish, hard fat from cattle or sheep, used to make candles and soap | tallow |
| acting in moderation, often associated with alcohol | temperance |
| able to endure | tolerable |
| small bottle or flask | vials |