Act 4 Vocabulary Flashcards

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1
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Flask

A

a small flat container for alcohol

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2
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Rile

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to irritate somebody enough that it provokes anger

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3
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stench

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a horrible smell

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4
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Gaunt

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thin and bony in appearance

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5
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Providence

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the wisdom, care, and guidance believed to be provided by God; good judgement and foresight in the management of affairs or resources

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Summon

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to call into court; to send for somebody

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7
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Gibbet

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a hanging post

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8
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excommunication

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exclusion form the Christian community

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9
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Quavering

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trembling

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10
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Beguile

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to charm, deceive, or cheat

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11
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floundering

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hesitating on confusion

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12
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Reprieve

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the postponement of a punishment; to stop or postpone a punishment

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13
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Retaliation

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deliberate harm against somebody in response or revenge for a harm done

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14
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statute

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law enacted by legislature or an established rule

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15
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Adamant

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very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider

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16
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Belie

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to disguise the true nature of something

17
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Boundless

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limitless

18
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Penitence

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regret for sins