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TOM SAWYER (KAPLAN) CHAPTER 07-08 VOCABULARY

Flashcards and Matching activities to help you learn and practice your vocabulary for Chapters 7 & 8 of Tom Sawyer

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FRINGEa border or an edge; borderline; outskirts
CHAOSa confused mass or mixture; confusion; disorder, disarray
ALLEGEto say something is true without proof; state; assert
FLUSHEDturned red in color; blushed; reddened
ELOQUENTexpressing oneself or itself clearly and smoothly; articulate; expressive
CONVENIENCEsomething that is suitable for a short time; advantage; luxury
ATTENTIVEpaying close attention to the needs of others; considerate; accommodating
VEXATIONthe condition of being irritated; displeasure; aggravation
INSUFFERABLYin a way that is too much to bear; unbearably; unacceptably; horribly; outrageously
ENDUREto put up with something unpleasant or painful; tolerate; bear
DISTINGUISHEDstanding out in a positive way; famous; renowned, notable
DIGNIFIEDdistinguished, composed; elegant
VIVACITYthe state of having energy; spirit, exuberance, or animation
PLEADto argue in one’s defense; defend, respond
REPENTANTexpressive of an apology; apologetic; regretful; remorseful
FLIRTATIONthe act of being romantic without serious intent; toying
RECONCILIATIONthe act of making up after a fight; peace-making; settlement
PROPHESYa prediction of something to come; forecast; foretelling
SHAMmeans false or fake; phony; mock
VINDICTIVEintending revenge; malicious; vengeful; spiteful
NEFARIOUSfull of evil; shameful; wicked
IRRESOLUTELYwithout making a decision about what to do; uncertainly; undecidedly; indecisively
VIVIDproducing clear mental images; bright; intense; lucid
LACERATEmeans to cause sharp emotional pain; torment; torture; agonize
SCORCHto cause intense mental pain; to burn or sear
MISERABLEin a state of unhappiness; heartbroken
ABSORBEDdeeply interested or lost in something; immersed; captivated
VANQUISHto overcome; to conquer, defeat, or overpower
RESOLVEto reach a final decision; decide; conclude; determine

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