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BT The Raven
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Literature
8th Grade
03/22/2011

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Lore
Definition

Noun

Knowledge gained through experience

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Surcease
Definition

noun

An ending;discontinuation

Term
Obeisance
Definition

noun

A polite gesture of respect such as a bow

Term
Beguiling
Definition

verb

To please or persuade by the use of charm

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Decorum
Definition

noun

Polite behavior; orderliness

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Countenance
Definition

noun

Calm expression

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Ominous
Definition

adjective

threatening;

of or serving an ill omen

 

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Entreating
Definition

verb

pleading; requesting

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Mien
Definition

noun

A way of carrying oneself;

manner

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Beguiling
Definition

verb

Using charm to influence someone

Term
Nepenthe
Definition

noun

a potion used in ancient times to cause forgetfulness of pain or sorrow

Term
Craven
Definition
Cowardly person
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Ungainly
Definition

adjective

awkward looking

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Discourse
Definition

noun

to speak or converse

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Placid
Definition

adjective

peaceful

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Tempest
Definition

noun

an extremely violent storm such as a hurricane

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Undaunted
Definition

adjective

courageously determined

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Respite
Definition

noun

a brief period of relief from pain or sorrow

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Quoth
Definition

verb

said

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Quaff
Definition

verb

to drink deeply

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Pluto
Definition

noun

god of the underworld

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Seraphim
Definition

noun

angels

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Aptly
Definition

adverb

appropriately

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Dirge
Definition

noun

mournful song often sung at funerals

Term
   Divining
Definition

verb

Guessing

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