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Exam 4 Flashcards

1
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sanguine

A

optimistic or positive in a bad situation

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sop

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piece of bread dipped in gravy, soup, or sauce

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dainty

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something good to eat

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4
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vavasor

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person who owes allegiance to the lord of his/her land

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5
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arras

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rich tapestry used to cover an alcove

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alderman

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elected member of a council

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7
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chattel

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a personal possession

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nonce

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used for one occasion

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galingale

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pretty much a grass that smells awesome (aromatic)

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seethe

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bubble up because of boiling

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blanc-mange

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gelatinous dessert made with cornstarch and milk

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hackney

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a light horse with a high-step trot

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pall

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cloth spread over a coffin

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engender

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cause a feeling or condtion

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15
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apothecary

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a person who sells medicines or drugs

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electuary

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medicinal substance mixed with sweet substance

17
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superfluity

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excessively large amount of something

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taffeta

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fabric with a crisp texture

19
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sendal

A

rich silk material used to make robes or banners

20
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pestilence

A

fatal epidemic disease

21
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amorous

A

showing sexual desire

22
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ardours

A

enthusiasm or passion

23
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cordeliers

A

Franciscan observant

24
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sepulchres

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a small room cut in rock where a dead person is laid or buried

25
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redound

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to contribute greatly to

26
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draught

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a single act of drinking

27
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pensive

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engaged in serious thought

28
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curtsey

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a woman’s formal greeting made by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other

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enamour

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be filled with feeling of love

30
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suffice

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be enough or adequate

31
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heinous

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wicked

32
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rancour

A

bitterness or resentfulness

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