Tom Sawyer Vocabulary
Published on Dec 10, 2016
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Tranquil
Free from commotion
The woods where tranquil.
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Contrived
Deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
He spoke in a contrived accent.
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Ecstasy
An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
The boy found ecstasy in toys.
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Oblige
Be indebted or grateful.
Astride
Extending across.
The bridge sat astride the river.
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Wend
Go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route.
The dog wended his way back to his owner.
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Cordial
Sincere or heartfelt.
The girl cordially loved her friend.
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Ostentation
Intended to impress or attract notice.
Resumption
Action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption.
The resumption of the light was annoying.
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Repulsed
Driven back by force.
He repulsed his bike away to avoid a collision.
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