Ch 19-24 Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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mollified

A

appeased the anger or anxiety of someone, softened temper

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2
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purport

A

purpose or meaning

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3
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festal

A

relating to a celebration or festival

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4
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animadversion

A

criticism, disapproval

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5
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multitudinous

A

very numerous, many things

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6
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archfiend

A

a chief devil, Satan

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7
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jocularity

A

humor or playfulness

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8
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galliard

A

a lively 16-17th century dance for 2 people

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9
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irrefragable

A

indisputable

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10
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buckramed

A

bound with a coarse cloth

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11
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depredations

A

acts of attacking or plundering

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12
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obeisance

A

deferential respect, (ex: gesture like a bow or cursty)

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13
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potentate

A

monarch or ruler

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14
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mien

A

a person’s look or manner, particularly indicative of their character or mood

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15
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lund

A

densely populated city, urban center

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16
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indefatigable

A

persisting tirelessly, sustaining enthusiasm

17
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clarion

18
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disquietude

A

a state of uneasiness or anxiety

19
Q

escutcheon

A

an emblem bearing a coat or arms

20
Q

morions

A

open helmets from the 16-17 century