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List 8-Williams
English III
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English
11th Grade
09/04/2008

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Discreet
Definition
careful, having good judgment
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Sanguine
Definition

blood red

confident 

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Felicity
Definition
great happiness, bliss
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Avouches
Definition
promises, declares as a matter of fact, affirms
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Burgess
Definition
citizen of an English bourough
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Mantle
Definition
loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes
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Sardonic
Definition
scornfu, mocking, sarcastic
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Superfluities
Definition
something unecessary, amount in excess
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Wimpled
Definition
cloth covering worn over the head and neck, like a nun
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Benign
Definition
gracious, gentle disposition, favorable
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Benefice
Definition
post held by a clergy member for use of cerain properties to get income
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Mercenary
Definition
one who serves only for money
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Obstinate
Definition
stubborn, sticking to a certain opinion in spite of reason
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Repined
Definition
complain, express sadness or discontent
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Buffoon  
Definition
a clown
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Victuals
Definition
food fit for humans, provisions
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Frugal
Definition
careful in spending money or using resources
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Arrears
Definition
being behind in paying one's debts
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Subtle
Definition
delicate, elusive
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Shriving
Definition
hearing the confession of another's sins and administer the sacrament of penance
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