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Pudd'nhead Wilson Vocab
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11th Grade
12/02/2008

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opulently
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richly, affluently
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torrid
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very hot, scorching; passionate, ardent
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approbation
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approval; commendation; sanction
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antediluvian
Definition
antiquated; primitive; old-fashioned
(literally - before the flood)
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lummox/labrick
Definition
clumsy, stupid person
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pluck
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courage; spiritedness; nerve
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chary
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careful, wary
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flaxen
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when referring to hair color - blond
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minions
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servile followers
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crooning
Definition
singing in a low soothing voice
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conflagration
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a large destructive fire
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lurid
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shining with an unnatural fiery glow; wildly or
garishly red
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usurper
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one who wrongfully seizes and holds office or
position
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peremptoriness
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the leaving of no opportunity for denial or refusal
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jubilant
Definition
feeling or expressing great delight over a success,
achievement or victory
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throes
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the effects of severe pain or of an upheaval or
struggle
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indulged
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catered to, pampered, spoiled
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caprice
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unexpected action or change of mind, impulsive
decision
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consummate
Definition
skillful, accomplished, excellent; this includes possessing
or showing a bad quality to an extreme degree
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furtive
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sly, shifty
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OBSEQUIOUSNESS
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submissiveness
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expostulate
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to protest in earnest
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sublime
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inspiring awe; elevated or lofty in thought, language
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chattel
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a movable article of property; tangible property other
than land, buildings, etc. If a person, then a slave.
(At one time women were considered as chattel.)
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ostensible
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apparent; pretended
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surliness
Definition
rudeness, hostility
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brusque
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abrupt in manner
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indolent
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lazy; slothful
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tippling
Definition
drinking intoxicating liquor, especially habitually
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