New Flashcards
1
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Any prohibitory act or decree of a court or administrative officer
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Interdict
2
Q
A sheath for a sword
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Scabbard
3
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A scolding, vicious woman; a hag or shrew
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Harridan
4
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A recess or small room adjacent to or opening out of a room
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Alcove
5
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A building or area containing many tenants in limited or crowded quarters
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Warren
6
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To treat tenderly, nurse, or tend indulgently; pamper
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Coddle
7
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To mend torn clothing
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Darn
8
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A community of persons devoted to religious life under a superior
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Convent
9
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A lack of energy or vitality; sluggishness
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Languor
10
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The state of being behind or late esp. in fulfillment of a duty, promise
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Arrears
