The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

• Chapters 1-4
• Vocabulary

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perplexed

• Courtney was perplexed by Mrs. Folios question.

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perplexed-

• puzzled uncertain

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derision

• Middle school students dread the derision of
  their classmates.

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derision-

• ridicule scornful laughter

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consent

• Pauls parents must consent so that he can go on
  the band trip.

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consent-

• agree to something give permission

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alacrity

• Although the test was very difficult, Connor
  still worked with alacrity.

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alacrity-

• eagerness

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covet

• You should not covet the possessions of other
  people.

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covet-

• want desire eagerly

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condescend

• A king will not condescend to eat with beggars.

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condescend-

• lower oneself to the position of inferiors

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contrived

• The 8-3 class contrived a plan to convince Mrs.
  Folio not to give any homework.

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contrived-

• schemed designed invented

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prodigious

• The ocean contains a prodigious amount of water.

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prodigious-

• impressively great huge