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Kierstin Pilon, 4th hour,TS Vocab

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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Tom Sawyer Vocabulary

Kierstin Pilon, 4th hour October 2014

Reposeful

full of or suggesting repose; calm; quiet.

We were all reposeful after our teacher scolded us.

Alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness

They had alacrity throughout their night under the stars.

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Eminence

A piece of rising ground

We sat upon an eminence and watched the clouds slowly float past us.

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Vexation

The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

I sat down with great vexation to do my mountain of homework.

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Edifice

A building, especially a large, imposing one.

The man couldn't  believe he could now  call the edifice he saved for home.

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Effusion

An unrestrained expression, as of feelings

I handed over my book with great effusion.

Supplication

The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.

The supplication caused me to  fall to my knees in prayer. 

Effeminate

Having or showing characteristics regarded as typical of a woman.(Male)

He looked effeminate when he grew out his hair.

Smite

To be strongly attracted to someone or something

In that moment smite slowly rose up and snatched my heart.

Upbraid

To find fault with someone.

I walked over to upbraid my partner after I did the whole project by myself.