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Short Story Vocabulary
All Vocabulary For Unit Test Is Included
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English
12th Grade
03/18/2013

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Porter

Definition

Gatekeeper 

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Execrate

Definition

Express great loathing for 

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Felicitous 

Definition

Well-chosen, Fitting 

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Impertinence

Definition

Disrespect, Cheekiness

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Consignor

Definition

The person who delivers over or commits merchandise

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Beveled 

Definition

reduce to a sloping edge 

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Muslin

Definition

Light weight cotton cloth

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Stripling

Definition

A young man

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Shaman

Definition

Musician 

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Whelp

Definition

cub, puppy 

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Counterparts

Definition

Complements 

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Alpaca 

Definition

Furry mammal, similar to a lama, know for its long soft silky wool 

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Verger

Definition

A church official, one who takes care of the interior of the church  

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Complacent

Definition

being pleased with ones self, or satisfied 

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Disconcerted

Definition

unsettled or confused, disturbed  

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Vicar

Definition

Priest or minister  

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Vestry

Definition

A room or a building attached to a church

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Chancel

Definition

The space about the alter of a church

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Genuflect

Definition

To bend a knee in worship 

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Cassock

Definition

A closely fitted garment worn by members of the clergy  

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Parishioner

Definition

One of the communities 

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Predecessor

Definition

– A person who processed another in office 

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Discreet 

Definition

Silent about something about a delicate nature 

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Subdue

Definition

To calm or sooth 

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Surplice

Definition

 a loose-fitting, broad-sleeved white vestment, worn over the cassock by clergy and choristers.

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Refectory

Definition

Cafeteria 

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Resolute

Definition

– Firm or stubborn 

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Benignity

Definition

Compassion, Gentleness 

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Obsequious

Definition

Flattering

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Ecclesiastical 

Definition

Church, religious 

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Deportment

Definition

Manner, Behavior 

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Irreproachable 

Definition

Perfect, Blameless 

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Impeach

Definition

To Accuse or charge 

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Sallow

Definition

Washed out, Pail

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Lament

Definition

Crying, weeping 

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Prudence

Definition

caution with regard to practical matters; discretion

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Providence

Definition

Wisdom, foresight 

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Demean

Definition

To belittle, humiliate 

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Abstain

Definition

To refrain from something 

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Gilt

Definition

Golden, gold-plated, ideal 

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Impunity

Definition

Freedom from punishment 

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Retribution

Definition

Deserved Punishment

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Redress

Definition

Repair 

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Immolation

Definition

Sacrifice or Offering

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Virtuoso

Definition

A skillful person; of highly skilled in a musical instatement  

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Imposture

Definition

·      The idea of deceiving by assuming a false character or a name

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Niter 

Definition

·      Potassium Nitrate, which is used in making gun powder

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Amontillado

Definition

·      – A district in Spain were the wine is made, and pale of moderately dry sherry(type of wine). 

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Palazzo

Definition

Palace or mansion 

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Absconded 

Definition

·      To go away suddenly of secretly, as to run from the law. (Escape)


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Sconce

Definition

A bracket projecting from the wall used to hold a candle or other light 

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Flambeaux

Definition

A torch or decorated candle stick

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Catacombs

Definition

Underground gallery forming a burial place

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Rheum

Definition

A watery discharge such as mucus, teach, or saliva 

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Azure 

Definition

Sky blue 

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Puncheons

Definition

a large cask for liqueur  

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Flagon 

Definition

A large container with a handle and a spout (pitcher)

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