HUCKLEBERRY FINN VOCAB

brash

(adj.) acting without regard to consequences; audacious

skiff

(n.) a small boat

enchantment

(n.) magical effectiveness

temperance

(n.) moderation; in the usage on pg. 26, avoiding alcohol

providence

(n.) divine guidance or care

gaudy

(adj.) tastelessly flashy

impair

(v.) to lessen the quality of; to damage

jabber ( or gabble )

(v.) to talk aimlessly and quickly

pensive

(adj.) engaged deep in thought, often concerning matters of a sad nature

rapscallion

(n.) a rascal; one who is mischievous

acquit

(v.) to find innocent

benefactor

(n.) a person who helps financially

contrite

(adj.) to be sorry

contumely

(n.) rude language

degrade

(v.) to reduce below ordinary civility

grandeur

(n.) the state of being majestic or magnificent

haughty

(adj.) overly proud, showing disdain for others

histrionic

(adj.) acting theatrical, dramatic

illustrious

(adj.) eminent; outstanding because of accomplishment

premature

(adj.) happening too early

soliloquy

(n.) a dramatic monologue

azure

(adj.) blue of the clear sky

contrive

(v.) to make happen

impudent

(adj.) being insolent or rude

insurrection

(n.) a rebellion

audacious

(adj.) bold, daring; brash

tedious

(adj.) causing weariness because a task is lengthy and/or boring

brash

(adj.) acting without regard to consequences; audacious

skiff

(n.) a small boat

enchantment

(n.) magical effectiveness

temperance

(n.) moderation; in the usage on pg. 26, avoiding alcohol

providence

(n.) divine guidance or care

gaudy

(adj.) tastelessly flashy

impair

(v.) to lessen the quality of; to damage

jabber ( or gabble )

(v.) to talk aimlessly and quickly

pensive

(adj.) engaged deep in thought, often concerning matters of a sad nature

rapscallion

(n.) a rascal; one who is mischievous

acquit

(v.) to find innocent

benefactor

(n.) a person who helps financially

contrite

(adj.) to be sorry

contumely

(n.) rude language

degrade

(v.) to reduce below ordinary civility

grandeur

(n.) the state of being majestic or magnificent

haughty

(adj.) overly proud, showing disdain for others

histrionic

(adj.) acting theatrical, dramatic

illustrious

(adj.) eminent; outstanding because of accomplishment

premature

(adj.) happening too early

soliloquy

(n.) a dramatic monologue

azure

(adj.) blue of the clear sky

contrive

(v.) to make happen

impudent

(adj.) being insolent or rude

insurrection

(n.) a rebellion

audacious

(adj.) bold, daring; brash

tedious

(adj.) causing weariness because a task is lengthy and/or boring