Mark Twain: Essays Glossary

By Karen Wang · Edited by Patrick Kennedy · Last reviewed February 15, 2022

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Written by Karen Wang

Prudence

Sagacity, judgement

Parsimony

Miserliness, meanness

Impediment

Obstacles, hindrance

Magnanimous

Charitable, liberal

Escutcheon

Piece of metal around door handle

Reviled

Condemned, criticized

Felicity

Rapture, delight

Sedulous

Meticulous, industrious

Affability

Geniality, kindness

Artificer

Artistic craftsman

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