Set: Lit Tom Sawyer Vocab

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dilapidated Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, as through neglect; broken-down and shabby
abide To put up with; tolerate; to comply with
vex To annoy; bother
rollicking To behave or move in a carefree, frolicsome manner; romp
imminent Close in time; about to occur
futile Having no useful result or impact
insipid Lacking qualities that excite, stimulate, or interest; dull
contemplate To consider carefully and at length; meditate on or ponder
sinuous Characterized by many curves or turns; winding; also graceful moves, as in dancing
lethargy A state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy
pariah A social outcast
musing To be absorbed in one's thoughts
monotonous Tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
eloquent Expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
incantation Ritually reciting words or sounds, believed to have a magical effect
fickle Erratic changeableness or instability
apprehensive Anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy
comrade A person who shares one's interests or activities; a friend or companion.
vindictive Revengeful; marked by or resulting from a desire to hurt; spiteful.
skiff Any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor

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Creator guitargraham
Created May 7, 2007
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Tags tomsawyer, vocabulary, literature
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