8Th Grade Tom Sawyer

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perplexed

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to be full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

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guile

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the use of tricks to decieve someone (sly, cunning, sneaky)

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comtemplate

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to reflect deeply on a subject (think hard)

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vexed

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causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution (irritated, annoyed)

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sagacity

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the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating (wisdom, smart)

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derision

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the act of treating with contempt (ridicule)

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jeers

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showing your contempt by derision (mockery)

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reposeful

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affording physical or mental rest (calm, quiet)

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melancholy

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a feeling of thoughtful sadness (pensive, gloomy)

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straitened

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bring into difficulties or distress (restricted)

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tranquilly

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without emotional agitation (peaceful, calm)

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gait

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a person's manner of walking

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slackened

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to become slow or slower (lessen)

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stately

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refined or imposing in manner or appearance (impressive, dignified)

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alacrity

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liveliness and eagerness (briskness)

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wended

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to direct one's course or way (proceed on way)

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intrepid

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characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance

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condescend

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to descend to a less formal or dignified level

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eminence

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a position of prominence or superiority (importance)

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furtive

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sneaky, stealthy

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pliant

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easily influenced (flexible)

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morosely

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sullenly

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pathos

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suffering and saddness

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felicity

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happiness or bliss

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discordant

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disagreeing

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benediction

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good speaking

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disconcerted

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having self-possession upset

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effminate

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having unsuitable feminine qualities

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edifice

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a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

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dupes

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a person who is tricked or swindled

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effusion

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an unrestrained expression of emotion

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belle

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a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

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vestibule

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a large entrance or reception room or area

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simpering

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a silly self-conscious smile

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relish

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vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

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restive

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impatient especially under restriction or delay

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facetious

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cleverly amusing in tone

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mortified

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suffering from tissue death

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expectorate

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discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth

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pariah

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a person who is rejected (from society or home)

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abash

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cause to be embarassed

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noncommital

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refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like

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ostenation

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pretentious or showy or vulgar display

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wane

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grow smaller

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repulsed

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forced or driven back

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smote

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affect suddenly with deep feeling

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zephyr

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a slight wind

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zenith

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the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

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pettishly

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in a petulant manner (easily irritated or annoyed)

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accounterments

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clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing