CHAPTER 30 — Vocabulary
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from CHAPTER 30
- slip (noun)
- To escape or get away from someone secretly or unnoticed.
- aholt (noun)
- A dialectal form of 'a hold'; a grip or grasp on something.
- penitentiary (noun)
- A state or federal prison for people convicted of serious crimes.
- cravats (noun)
- Neckcloths or neckties; here used as a dark euphemism for hangman's nooses.
- sarcastic (adjective)
- Using irony to mock or convey contempt; sharp and cutting in tone.
- bristles (verb)
- Reacts with visible anger or defensiveness, as if one's hair is standing on end.
- scoundrel (noun)
- A dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain or rogue.
- blubber (verb)
- To cry noisily and uncontrollably, often in an undignified way.
- fitten (adjective)
- A dialectal form of 'fitting'; appropriate or suitable.
- rubbage (noun)
- A dialectal pronunciation of 'rubbish'; nonsense or worthless material.
- deffersit (noun)
- The king's mispronunciation of 'deficit'; a shortfall or deficiency in amount.
- shekel (noun)
- An ancient unit of weight and currency; used colloquially to mean a small coin or sum of money.
- mellow (adjective)
- Relaxed and good-humored, especially as a result of drinking alcohol.
- gabble (noun)
- A rapid, excited, often informal conversation; talking quickly and at length.
- wigwam (noun)
- Here, the makeshift shelter on the raft; originally a domed dwelling used by some Native American peoples.