A Tale of Two Cities: Book the First VOCAB

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inexorable (adj.)

not to be moved or persuaded by entreaty

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perpetuation (n):

continuing, everlasting, constant

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expostulation (n):

to reason earnestly with a person for purposes of discussion or protest; to demand or dispute

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implacable (adj.)

not capable of being appeased or pacified

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incredulity (n):

quality or state of being incredulous; in a state of disbelief

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potentate (n):

one who experiences controlling power

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requisition (n):

a formal or authoritative demand synonyms: demand; need

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blunderbuss (n):

a short firearm; close range without aiming

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adjuration (n):

to entreat or advise earnestly; to charge or command solemnly under oath

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methodical (adj.):

arranged; characterized by method or order; habitually following a method

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admonitory (adj.):

expressing admonition; warning

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epoch (n):

an instant of time selected as a point of reference in astronomy; an event or a time that begins a new period of development - a memorable date or event

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tumbril (s): (n):

a farmer's cart used during the French Revolution to carry condemned persons to the guillotine.

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sonorous (adj.)

producing sound (as when struck); full or loud in sound

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restorative (s) (n):

something that serves to restore consciousness or health

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garret (n):

a room or unfinished part of a house just under the roof

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cadaverous (adj.)

of, relating to or resembling a cadaver (a dead body)

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modicum (n):

a limited quantity, a small amount

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salutation (n):

a greeting synonyms: greeting; salute; hello

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haggard (adj.):

wild in appearance; having a worn or emaciated, tired look

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