The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapter 4

Kamal (Bangladesh)
A fiction by Mark Twain
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  1. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  2. beam
    a group of parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
  3. benediction
    a blessing or ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  4. originality
    the ability to think and act independently
  5. weld
    join together by heating
  6. grim
    filled with melancholy and despondency
  7. gird
    prepare oneself for action or a confrontation
  8. loin
    either side of the backbone between the hipbones and ribs
  9. traverse
    journey across or pass over
  10. distract
    draw someone's attention away from something
  11. recreation
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  12. tease
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
  13. prospective
    of or concerned with or related to the future
  14. convulsion
    a violent uncontrollable contraction of muscles
  15. inconceivable
    totally unlikely
  16. grandeur
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid
  17. counterfeit
    not genuine; imitating something superior
  18. impose
    compel to behave in a certain way
  19. contrived
    showing effects of planning or manipulation
  20. scarify
    puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals
  21. bureau
    an administrative unit of government
  22. wipe
    rub with a circular motion
  23. diligent
    quietly and steadily persevering in detail or exactness
  24. trifle
    a detail that is considered insignificant
  25. disconcert
    cause to feel embarrassment
  26. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
  27. grope for
    feel searchingly
  28. suds
    the froth produced by soaps or detergents
  29. froth
    a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
  30. dripping
    the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
  31. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
  32. chin
    the protruding part of the lower jaw
  33. distinction
    an identifying difference
  34. saturated
    unable to dissolve still more of a substance
  35. wrought
    shaped to fit by altering the contours of a pliable mass
  36. smooth
    having a surface free from roughness or irregularities
  37. effeminate
    lacking traits typically associated with men or masculinity
  38. speckled
    having a pattern of dots
  39. exceedingly
    to a very great or unusually large degree
  40. restraint
    discipline in personal and social activities
  41. blighted
    affected by something that prevents growth or prosperity
  42. persuasive
    intended or having the power to induce action or belief
  43. snarl
    utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
  44. pew
    long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
  45. edifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls
  46. steeple
    a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building
  47. accost
    approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
  48. waylay
    wait in hiding to attack
  49. swarm
    a moving crowd
  50. proceed
    move ahead; travel onward in time or space
  51. handy
    useful and easy to use
  52. interfere
    get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action
  53. reprimand
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  54. superintendent
    a person who directs and manages an organization
  55. strain
    exert much effort or energy
  56. grievous
    causing or marked by grief or anguish
  57. misfortune
    a state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
  58. pupil
    a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
  59. noteworthy
    deserving attention
  60. conspicuous
    obvious to the eye or mind
  61. ambition
    a strong drive for success
  62. eclat
    ceremonial elegance and splendor
  63. pulpit
    a platform raised to give prominence to the person on it
  64. hymn
    a song of praise, especially a religious song
  65. forefinger
    the finger next to the thumb
  66. command
    an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  67. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  68. refer
    think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle
  69. slim
    being of delicate or slender build
  70. creature
    a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
  71. sandy
    of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
  72. goatee
    a small chin beard trimmed to a point
  73. stiff
    rigidly formal
  74. edge
    a line determining the limits of an area
  75. curve
    bend or cause to bend
  76. abreast
    alongside each other, facing in the same direction
  77. prop
    a support placed beneath or against something to hold it up
  78. cravat
    a scarf or band of cloth worn around the neck
  79. fringed
    surrounded as with a border or fringe
  80. sleigh
    a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs
  81. laborious
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  82. toe
    one of the digits of the foot
  83. earnest
    characterized by a firm, sincere belief in one's opinions
  84. mien
    a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor
  85. sincere
    open and genuine; not deceitful
  86. sacred
    made, declared, or believed to be holy
  87. reverence
    a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  88. unconsciously
    without awareness
  89. acquired
    gotten through environmental forces
  90. peculiar
    unique or specific to a person or thing or category
  91. intonation
    rise and fall of the voice pitch
  92. pretty
    pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
  93. applause
    a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
  94. titter
    a nervous restrained laugh
  95. forth
    forward in time, order, or degree
  96. pattern
    a repeated design, structure, or arrangement
  97. familiar
    well known or easily recognized
  98. latter
    referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned
  99. marred
    blemished by injury or rough wear
  100. resumption
    beginning again
  101. fidget
    move restlessly
  102. whispering
    speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
  103. incorruptible
    incapable of being morally corrupted
  104. cease
    put an end to a state or an activity
  105. subsidence
    a gradual sinking to a lower level
  106. conclusion
    the act of ending something
  107. entrance
    something that provides access to get in
  108. feeble
    pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
  109. aged
    having attained a specific age;
  110. portly
    fairly large
  111. dignified
    formal or stately in bearing or appearance
  112. chafing
    soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
  113. repine
    express discontent
  114. smitten
    affected by something overwhelming
  115. brook
    put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  116. ablaze
    lighted up by or as by fire or flame
  117. bliss
    a state of extreme happiness
  118. cuff
    hit with the hand
  119. fascinate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  120. alloy
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements
  121. exultation
    a feeling of extreme joy
  122. humiliation
    depriving one of self-esteem
  123. prodigious
    very impressive; far beyond what is usual
  124. personage
    one whose actions and opinions have a strong impact
  125. august
    profoundly honored
  126. roar
    make a loud noise, as of an animal
  127. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  128. attested
    established as genuine
  129. envy
    a desire to have something that is possessed by another
  130. bustling
    full of energetic and noisy activity
  131. discharge
    leave or unload
  132. wad
    a small mass of soft material
  133. scuffle
    an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
  134. grandeur
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid
  135. thunderbolt
    a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
  136. stunning
    causing bewilderment, shock, or insensibility
  137. profound
    situated at or extending to great depth
  138. sensation
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  139. altitude
    elevation above sea level or above the earth's surface
  140. pang
    a sudden sharp feeling
  141. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
  142. despised
    treated with contempt
  143. dupe
    fool or hoax
  144. wily
    marked by skill in deception
  145. fraud
    intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
  146. guileful
    marked by skill in deception
  147. effusion
    an unrestrained expression of emotion
  148. gush
    praise enthusiastically
  149. instinct
    inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to stimuli
  150. preposterous
    inviting ridicule
  151. grain
    the smallest possible unit of anything
  152. dim
    lacking in light; not bright or harsh
  153. suspicion
    an impression that something might be the case
  154. jealous
    suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
  155. quake
    shake with fast, unsteady movements
  156. awful
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  157. stammer
    speak haltingly
  158. precious
    of high worth or cost
  159. elegant
    refined and tasteful in appearance, behavior, or style
  160. sheepish
    showing a sense of shame
  161. blush
    become rosy or reddish
  162. disciple
    one who believes and helps spread the doctrine of another
Created on Tue Jan 14 10:11:50 EST 2014 (updated Wed Jan 15 05:50:11 EST 2014)

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