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Rip Van Winkle Words
28 Words from Rip Van Winkle Story
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Language - English
11th Grade
03/25/2015

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Chivalrous
Definition
A courteous behavior towards women.
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Obsequious
Definition
Obedient or attentive to an excessive degree.
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Malleable
Definition
The ability of a soft material to be bent without breaking.
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Impunity
Definition
Exemption from punishment.
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Assiduity
Definition
Close attention to what one is doing.
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Pestilent
Definition
Destructive to life, deadly.
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Patrimonial
Definition
A form of governance in which all power flows directly from the leader.
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Adherent
Definition
Someone who supports a particular set of ideas.
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Galligaskins
Definition
Loose-fitting breeches or trousers.
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Rubicund
Definition
Having a ruddy, reddish face.
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Dapper
Definition
A man neat and trim in dress.
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Approbation
Definition
Approval or praise.
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Termagant
Definition
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
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Virago
Definition
a domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman
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Reciprocated
Definition
Returned a favor or other action similar to the action given.
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Skulked
Definition
To keep out of sight in a sinister or cowardly way.
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Alacrity
Definition
Brisk or cheerful readiness.
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Transient
Definition
Lasting only a short time in one place.
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Jerkin
Definition
A sleeveless jacket.
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Visage
Definition
About a person's face.
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Melancholy
Definition
a feeling of pensive sadness.
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Desisted
Definition
To cease.
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Reiterated
Definition
To say something again for emphasis.
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Flagons
Definition
A large keg like container to hold alcohol.
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Metamorphosed
Definition
To cause to change completely in form
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Babylonish Jargon
Definition
Confused speech.
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Ditto
Definition
Used in accounts to indicate that an item is repeated.
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Cronies
Definition
A close friend or companion.
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