Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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heathenish
A
not acknowledging god of christianity, hostile or indifferent to reglion
2
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clemency
A
mercy, lenience
3
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venerable
A
very respected
4
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livery
A
special uniform of servant/official
or horse stable
5
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beneficent
A
generous or doing good
6
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slavishly
A
in a submissive manner
7
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destitude
A
without the basic necessities of life
8
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colic
A
prolonged, frequent, and intense crying (usually in infants)
9
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windlass
A
a mechanical boat device that pulls the anchor out of the water
10
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lariat pin
A
a peg fixing a rope to the ground to restrict an animal
11
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tether
A
rope or chain to restrict animal’s movement
12
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hobble
A
device which ties animal’s limbs together
13
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quinsy
A
inflammation of the throat
14
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emaciated
A
abnormally thin or weak
15
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pleurisy
A
inflammation caused by pneumonia
