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Oliver Twist 17C
Oliver Twist Unit 17C Flashcards
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English
9th Grade
03/05/2008

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Portentous

Definition
Momentous, of great importance.
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Succored
Definition
Assisted in time of distress; relief.
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Regales
Definition
Providing with great enjoyment; entertain.
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Seneschal
Definition
An administrator in full charge of all domestic arrangements.
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Vassals
Definition
People who borrow land from a feudal lord, and get protection in return for their labor.
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Furtively
Definition
Secretively, slyly, quickly.
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Execrations
Definition
Curses, imprecations.
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Paroxysm
Definition
Sudden, violent outbursts.
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Tremulous
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Trembling from fear, nervousness, or weakness.

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Cabriolet

Definition
A light, one horse, two person carraige.
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Surly

Definition
Churlishly rude or bad tempered.
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Admonitory
Definition
A warning.
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Laudanum
Definition

A mixture containing the ingredient opium.

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Efficacy
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Efficient, can acheive a desired result.
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Asperity
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Harshness or cruelness of tongue.
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Inexplicable
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Unable to be explained.
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Impudent
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Offensively Bold
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