Tom Sawyer Vocabulary |
Chapter 1-3 |
Chapters 4-6 |
| resurrected—raised
from the dead guile--unscrupulous slyness (cunning) sagacity--wisdom unalloyed--not weakened sidling--move sideways glowering--to stare or look at somebody with anger derision--contempt(powerful feeling of dislike toward somebody considered to be worthless) or mockery ambuscade--ambush set for somebody adamantine--extremely hard or unyielding melancholy--feeling sadness straitened--made very difficult, restricted, or narrow alacrity--promptness or eager and speedy readiness intrepid--fearless and persistent in the pursuit of something evanescent--disappearing after only a short time furtive--done in a way that is intended to escape notice grotesque--seeming strange by being out of place or unexpected pliant--bending easily potent--very strong or powerful audacious--bold, daring, or fearless construed--to interpret or understand the meaning of a word, gesture, or action in a particular way morosely--having a withdraw gloomy personality beseeching--begging somebody to do something pathos--feelings of pity felicity--happiness blighted--something that spoils or damages things severely discordant--disagreeable profaned--to treat something sacred with disrespect prone--lying face down martyr—somebody who complains a great deal in order to get sympathy from others |
disconcerted—slightly
confused edifice—a building reprimand—to criticize someone for doing something wrong mien—somebody’s appearance, facial expressions subsidence—lessening of something chafings—to make someone irritated repinings—to feel dissatisfied or fretful about something and complain or grumble about it prodigious—very impressive or amazing august—full of solemn splendor and dignity attested—to show that something exists or is valid or true amassed—to gather things together or collect them over time until they form a large pile, collection, or fund effusion—extravagant and sometimes excessive expression of feelings in speech or writing preposterous—going very much against what is thought to be sensible or reasonable venerable—worthy of respect as a result of age, wisdom, or achievements vestibule—small room or hall between an outer door and the main part of the building monotonously-uninteresting or boring, spoken in one unvaried tone discourse—serious and lengthy speech about a topic facetious—intended to be humorous but often silly or inappropriate expectorate—to cough up and spit out phlegm homage—show of reverence and respect toward somebody pariah—somebody who is despised and avoided by other people abash—to make somebody feel ashamed, embarrassed, or uncomfortable animosity—feeling or spirit of hostility or resentment manifest—clear to see or understand noncommittal—not making clear any personal opinions or feeling about something juncture—a point in time, especially an important or critical one vise—to hold something tightly jubilant—feeling or expressing great delight over a success, achievement, or victory |
Chapters 7-9 |
Chapters
10-12 |
| upbraid—to correct or criticize somebody
in a harsh manner zephyr—a light warming breeze illustrious—extremely distinguished and deservedly famous unappeasable—not able to be satisfied gaudier—brightly colored or showily decorated to an unpleasant or vulgar degree zenith—high point or climax of something incantation—the ritual chanting or use of supposedly magic words pettishly—irritably cogitating—thinking deeply and carefully about something accouterments—an accessory or piece of equipment associated with a particular object, task, or role ingenuity—cleverness and originality caterwauling—to make a loud howling noise, or have a noisy argument ensconced—to hide something somewhere for safety or secrecy ruffian—somebody who behaves in a rough, bullying, or violent way, often a member of a gang of criminal thugs combatants—somebody who is involved in a struggle or argument |
prophecy—prediction that something will occur
in the future sublimity—noble and exalted lugubrious—extremely mournful, sad, or gloomy persecuted—to make somebody the victim of continual pestering rebuke—to criticize or reprimand somebody averted—to turn your eyes away from something ostentatiously—marked by a vulgar display of wealth and success designed to impress people miscreant—a villain, wrongdoer, or generally malicious and contemptible person plausibly—believable and appearing likely to be true inveterate—fixed in a habit or practice, especially a bad one phrenological—study of the bumps on the outside of the skull clandestinely-secretly apprehensive—worried that something bad will happen remorse—strong feeling of guilt and regret accosted—to approach and stop somebody in order to speak, especially in an aggressive way |
Chapters 13-15 |
Chapters 16-18 |
| transpired—to become known or be disclosed compact—agreement between two or more individuals assented—to agree to something purloined—to steal something especially when the theft breaks another’s trust plausibilities—believable and likely to be true obtruded—to impose something such as opinions or yourself on other people credulous—too easily convinced that something is true conflagrations—large fire that causes a great deal of damage limpid—clear and transparent ravenous—extremely hungry notoriety—well known for some undesirable feature, quality, or act mutiny—rebellion against legal authority, especially by soldiers or sailors inestimable—too great to calculate its extent, magnitude, or amount |
resurrection—revival of something old
or long disused expectoration—to cough up and spit out inundation—accumulation of an overwhelming amount of things that somebody has to deal with conflagration—large fire that causes a great deal of damage eloquent—said or saying something in a forceful, expressive, and persuasive way soliloquized—speaking while alone, used as a theatrical device that allows a character’s thoughts and ideas to be conveyed to the audience vestibule—small room or hall between an outer door and the main part of a building irresolutely—unsure and unable to make decisions vivacity—liveliness and high-spiritedness vindictive—looking for revenge or done through a desire for revenge lacerate—to distress somebody deeply or agonizingly |
Chapters
19-22 |
Chapters
26-28 |
| dismembered—to destroy something by
taking it apart so that its parts no longer work together vindictive— looking for revenge or done through a desire for revenge spasmodic—occurring at uneven intervals unpalatable—having an unpleasant taste incongruous—unsuitable, strange, or out of place |
auspices—a sign or token for the future,
especially a happy or promising one aalpable—obvious or easily observed |
Chapters
29-31 |
Chapters
32-35 |
| elude—to escape from or avoid somebody
or something by cunning, skill, or resourcefulness agues—feverish condition involving alternating hot, cold, and sweating stages embellishment—something added to increase beauty or interest canvassed—to debate or discuss something thoroughly sinuous—with graceful winding or curving movements moiety—way something is divided |
clamorous—demanding attention loudly and insistently effusive—giving or involving an extravagant and sometimes excessive expression of feelings in writing or speech laudations—great praise and acclaim prodigious—very impressive or amazing magnanimous—very generous, kind, or forgiving insipid--dull because lacking in character and lively qualities |