Anne Bradstreet Vocab Flashcards

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Zealous

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Ardently active, devoted, or diligent.

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Precariously

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Dependent on circumstances beyond one’s control.

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Prominence

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The state of being prominent - conspicuous.

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Obscure

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Not clear, unnoticed.

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Aspire

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To long, aim, or seek ambitiously.

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August

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Inspiring reverence or admiration.

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Adversities

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Unfortunate events or circumstances.

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Succorless

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Without help or relief.

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Repine

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To be fretfully discontented, to complain.

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Bereft

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Deprived.

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Chide

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To express disapproval of, to scold, or reproach.

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Pelf

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Money or wealth acquired by reprehensible means.

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