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Hutch Tom S Voc 1
Ms. Hutchinson's Chapter One Vocabulary: Tom Sawyer
Term | Definition |
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spectacles | eyeglasses |
conscience | ability to recognize right from wrong |
vanity | extreme pride in one's ability, possessions, or appearance. |
vexed | annoyed or bothered by something |
sagacity | using wisdom or good judgement |
lapels | the front part of a garment (coat) that is a continuation of the collar |
diligence | constant effort used to accomplish a task |
roundabout | not going about something in a direct manner OR a coat used for general purposes |
ambuscade | a trap; a surprise attack |
guile | trickery; deceit; duplicity; lying |
bona fide | performed in good faith; genuine |
subtle | not blatant or obvious |
deduce | to derive a conclusion by reasoning |
diffident | lacking confidence in oneself; unsure |