Huck Finn Vocab 1
English 10 honors
Word
Addle
Definition
To become confused
Affront
To insult or cause offense
Awry
Off course, in a turned or
twisted position
Candid
Marked by honest, sincere
expression
To leap or dance about in a
lively manner; to engage in
extravagant behavior
Cavort
Contagion
Histrionic
Contagious disease or
influence, rapid
communication of an
influence
Deliberately affected; of or
relating to acting/drama
Impudent
Contemptuous or cocky
boldness; disregard for
others
Insurrection
An act of revolt against
civil authority or
government
Interfere without right
Meddle
Mire
Loll
Pious
Rampant
Remiss
Wet, spongy earth, deep
mud/slush
To hang loosely (droop); to
act/move in lax, lazy
manner
Sacred or showing respect
for the sacred (usually
religious)
Profusely widespread
(common); marked by
wildness (aka-rampaging)
Negligent in work/duty;
neglecting work or
inattentive
In a sentence
Their brains were addled with
fear.
I did not mean to affront you
when I told you I didn’t need
your help.
Timing and rhythm through
the second half of the show
was a little awry, but the final
sequence was quite good.
He was candid about his past.
With too many children
cavorting in the field, we
didn’t notice Bobby trip and
break his leg.
People have been warned to
keep out of the area to avoid
contagion.
He had a habit for dish
throwing, door slamming and
other histrionic displays of
temper.
We were surprised the guests’
impudent inquiries about the
cost of just about everything
in our house.
Peasant anger caused an
insurrection that ended in the
death of the king.
Please stop meddling in your
sister’s marriage, even though
you mean well.
The troops marched onward
through the much and mire.
My dog lay there with her
tongue lolling out the whole
summer.
They lived a quiet, pious life.
The weeds are rampant in the
field; we have lots of work to
do.
I would be remiss if I didn’t
tell you how much I
appreciate the lovely gift.
Synonym
Antonym
Reminds me of