Chapters 1-7 Flashcards
1
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Rouse
A
to bring out of sleep/awaken
2
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Wretched
A
very bad or unpleasant
3
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Wharf
A
a structure built on the shore where ships load and unload
4
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Abhor
A
regard with disgust or hatred
5
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Teem
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to be full or swarming with
6
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Grippe
A
old fashioned term for the flu or a sickness
7
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Victuals
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food/supplies
8
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pestle
A
a heavy tool used to grind things up such as spices or drugs
9
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disreputable
A
not respectful/not acceptable in appearance
10
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robust
A
strong and healthy
11
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peckish
A
hungry
12
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yarn
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telling a long or implausible (not seeming reasonable) story
13
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delectable
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food or drink that is delicious
14
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stout
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a little fat or heavy build; strong
15
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miasma
A
unpleasant or unhealthy smell