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Flashcards by vanillalove, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by vanillalove
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| Question | Answer |
| Tempest | violent, windy storm |
| gallows | a wooden frame used to execute people by hanging |
| pox | a disease |
| fain | gladly, willingly |
| allay | to put fear to rest; calm; quiet |
| meddle | to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation |
| perdition | loss of the soul |
| inquisition | any harsh, difficult or prolonged questioning |
| verdure | fresh, flourishing vegetation |
| coronet | a small crown worn by peers or lesser nobles |
| ignoble | not honorable in character or purpose |
| fortitude | courage in pain or adversity |
| auspicious | conductive to success; favorable |
| disperse | distribute or spread over a wide area |
| malignant | (of a disease) very virulent or infectious |
| apparition | a ghost or ghostlike image of a person |
| usurp | take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force |
| chide | scold or rebuke |
| odious | extremely unpleasant; repulsive |
| injunction | an authoritative waring or order |
| prattle | to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequenstial way |
| mutineer | a person, esp. a soldier or sailor, who rebels or refuses to obey the orders of a person in authority |
| jocund | cheerful and light-hearted |
| vigilance | the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties |
| desolate | (of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness |
| austere | severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance |
| disdain | the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt |
| discord | disagreement between people |
| potent | having great power, influence, or effect |
| revel | enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, esp. with drinking and dancing |
| vengeance | punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong |
| penitent | feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant |
| solemn | not cheerful or smiling; serious |
| providence | the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power |
| blasphemy | the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk |
| chastise | rebuke or reprimand severely |
| expeditious | done with speed and efficiency |
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