Tom Sawyer Vocabulary Flashcards
(36 cards)
1
Q
Dander
A
Anger; temper
2
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Druther
A
Rather
3
Q
Tan
A
Spank
4
Q
Hooked
A
To seize, fasten, catch hold of
5
Q
Wary
A
Watchful, cautious
6
Q
Playfully funny
A
Facetious
7
Q
Gaudy
A
Cheap and snowy
8
Q
Furtive
A
Secret and sly
9
Q
Baffle
A
Bewilder or perplex
10
Q
Rebuke
A
Criticize, reprimand
11
Q
Haggard
A
Looking exhausted and unwell
12
Q
Formidable
A
Inspiring fear, through being large, powerful, or capable
13
Q
Vague
A
Uncertain; not clearly expressed
14
Q
Stealthy
A
Secretive ways
15
Q
Credulous
A
Having or showing ability to gullible
16
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Illustrious
A
Well-known or respected
17
Q
Hostile
A
Unfriendly
18
Q
Dispute
A
Argument, debate, question, oppose
19
Q
Abashed
A
Embarrassed
20
Q
Eloquent
A
Fluent, persuasive in speech
21
Q
Wrath
A
Extreme anger
22
Q
Conspired
A
Make secret plans
23
Q
Coveted
A
Yearn to have something
24
Q
Obliterated
A
Destroy, wipe out, erase
25
Subdued
Bring under control, quiet
26
Desolation
A state of complete emptiness or destruction
27
Debris
Scattered remains
28
Ostentatious
Designed to impress or attract notice
29
Chasm
Fissure in earth, rock, or some surface
30
Precarious
Dangerously lacking in stability
31
Plausible
Likely, believable, valid
32
Apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
33
Grope
Feel, search blindly with hands
34
Oblivion
Forgotten
35
Clamorous
Loud, confusing noises
36
Insipid
Tasteless, dull
