Vocab 4.1-4.3 JR Flashcards

1
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Piteous

A

Feeling sorry for someone or something because it is very sad or heartbreaking

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Descending

A

moving or sloping downward

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3
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Timeless

A

not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

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4
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Quarrels

A

a heated argument or disagreement

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5
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Envious

A

wanting what someone else has

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6
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Woe

A

great sorrow or distress

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7
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Amorous

A

strong feelings of attraction or love

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8
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Sheath

A

a covering for a sword or knife

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9
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Excel

A

be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.

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10
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Civil

A

courteous and polite

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11
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Toil

A

to work hard and long

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12
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Mend

A

repair something that is broken or damaged

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13
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Livery

A

a distinctive uniform, badge, or device formerly provided for servants

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14
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Mutiny

A

refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority

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15
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Discourse

A

Communication by words; talk; conversation

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16
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Pilgrims

A

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.

17
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Rapier

A

a thin, light sharp-pointed sword

18
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Retain

A

keep possession of

19
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Forbid

A

refuse to allow something
Inauspicious

20
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Inauspicious

A

Something that is unpromising or unfavorable

21
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Paramour

A

a lover

22
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Depart

A

To go away

23
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Scourge

A

a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering

24
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Enmity

A

intense hostility