Tale of Two Cities Book 2 Vocab

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Schwengel & Brothwell

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Trepidation

Alarm, perturbation, agitation, or a trembling movement.

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Reversionary

Having to do with the right to process a certain property under inheritance, birthright, or similar conditions; a gift, birthright, or heritage.

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Quartering

To cut into four pieces.

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4

Illustrious

Memorable, well-known, famous, and distinguished.

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5

Bestrewn

Scattered, dissipated, and dispersed.

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Sublime

Elevated, inspiring, noble, or exalted.

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Pernicious

Baneful, harmful, noxious, or deadly.

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Fervent

Passionate, ardent, enthusiastic, or pious.

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Acquitted

Found not guilty, freed, released, or exonerated.

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Laconic

Short, to the point, succinct, brief, and clear.

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Unscrupulous

Unprincipled, unethical, and immoral.

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Sultry

-Hot, humid, and muggy.

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Ignobly

Dishonorably or shamefully.

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14

Malady

A disease or illness.

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15

Renounce

To abdicate, forsake, abandon, or repudiate.

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Gallantry

An act of courtesy.

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Incorrigible

Unruly, uncooperative, intractable, or delinquent.

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Magnanimous

Generous, charitable, unselfish, or noble.

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Morose

Sullen and gloomy.

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Degradation

Humiliation, debasement, degeneration, or feeling demoralized.

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Urchin

A mischievous youngster, brat, punk, whippersnapper, or menace.

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Dubious

Doubtful, incredulous, and ambiguous.

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Repast

A meal or feast.

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Docile

Obedient, meek, mild-mannered, or submissive.

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Consecrated

Devoted, holy, pledged, or blessed.

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Sagacity

Discernment, insight, or sound judgment.

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Fidelity

Faithfulness or loyalty.

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28

Turnkey

A jailer or prison guard.

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Impassive

Calm, stoic, indifferent, or apathetic.

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Exultant

Elated, joyous, jubilant, or rejoiceful.

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