Huck Finn Chapters 16-End

aggravate

to irritate or annoy

wince

(v.) to draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear; (n.) the act of drawing back in this way

frivolousness

lack of seriousness

brash

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

ransack

(v.) to search or examine thoroughly; to rob, plunder

galluses

suspenders for trousers

phrenology

the detailed study of the shape and size of the cranium as a supposed indication of character and mental abilities.

haughty

arrogantly superior and disdainful

languish

to become weak or feeble; to lose strength

sultry

hot and humid

candid

Completely honest, straightforward

sluice

artificial channel for directing or controlling the flow of water; flood of water

cravats

a scarf or band of fabric worn around the neck as a tie

elocution

the art of public speaking

dainty

delicately small and pretty

petrified

so frightened as to be unable to move

insurrection

a violent uprising against an authority or government

addled

unable to think clearly; confused

elecampane

an herb which reduces the pain of stings

desperadoes

villains, criminals