Huck Finn Week 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 haughty | adjective: having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy |
| cipher | noun: a quantity of no importance verb: to make a mathematical calculation or computation |
| histrionic | adjective: characteristic of acting or a stage performance |
| benefactor | noun: a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) |
| encore | noun: an extra or repeated performance |
| greenhorn | noun: a novice or beginner |
| pallet | noun: board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used |
| stretcher | noun: lie (slang) |
| harrow | noun: a cultivator that pulverizes or smoothes the soil |
| candid | adjective: openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness |
| confront | verb: deal with (something unpleasant) head on |
| disposition | noun: attitude or mood |
| elocution | noun: an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture |
| venture | verb: to put at risk |
| mortify | verb: to hurt someone's feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or humiliation; to subdue or discipline by self-denial or suffering |
| meek | adjective: submissive; patient and long-suffering |
| pensive | adjective: , thoughtful; melancholy |
| sublime | adjective: worthy of adoration or reverence; awe inspiring |
| cavort | verb: to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry |
| contrite | adjective: extremely apologetic, remorseful, repentant |
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