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Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer Vocabulary – Chapters 17 - 25
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| reverently | (Adv.) – feeling or showing deep respect |
| slink | (V.) – to move smoothly and quietly in a furtive or stealthy manner |
| chaos | (N.) – complete disorder and confusion |
| repentant | (Adj.) – feeling sincere regret over a wrongdoing |
| vanity | (N.) – excessive pride in one’s appearance or achievements |
| vindictive | (Adj.) – showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge |
| fortified | (V.) – strengthened |
| discreet | (Adj.) – secretive, hush-hush, careful in word or action |
| captive | (N.) – prisoner |
| distressing | (Adj.) – troubling, upsetting, causing stress |
| conspicuous | (Adj.) – obvious, highly noticeable, attracting attention |
| contemptuous | (Adj.) – angry; scornful; hateful |
| delirium | (N. ) – disturbed state of mind or wild excitement |
| reigned | (V.) – ruled (as in royalty) or dominated |