fever 1793: chapters 10-18 vocab

occupation (of troops)

the action, state, or period of occupying or being occupied by military force.

mend

repair (something that is broken or damaged), return to health; heal, improve (an unpleasant situation, especially a disagreement).

lancet

a small, broad two-edged surgical knife or blade with a sharp point.
a lancet arch or window.

purge

rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling.
remove (a group of people considered undesirable) from an organization or place in an abrupt or violent way.

peril

serious and immediate danger.

kin

one's family and relations.

cajole

persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

valise

a small traveling bag or suitcase.

indulge

allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
become involved in (an activity, typically one that is undesirable or disapproved of)

odiferous

having or giving off a smell, especially an unpleasant or distinctive one.

inhumane

without compassion for misery or suffering; cruel.

sympathy

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

taunt

a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.

cherub

a representation of a cherub in art, depicted as a chubby, healthy-looking child with wings.
a beautiful or innocent-looking child.

wither

cease to flourish; fall into decay or decline. become shrunken or wrinkled from age or disease.

mantle

a loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, worn especially by women. an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another.

parched

dried out with heat, thirsty

brambles

a prickly scrambling vine or shrub, especially a blackberry or other wild shrub of the rose family.

yield

produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).

improvise

to make up, create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.

billow

a large undulating mass of something, typically cloud, smoke, or steam.

slovenly

(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty. careless

negligence

failure to take proper care in doing something.

destitute

not having, without the basic necessities of life.

jaundice

a medical condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes,

toady

a person who behaves obedient to someone important.

provisions

the action of providing or supplying something for use.
financial or other arrangements for future eventualities or requirements.

placid

(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited. calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.

abate

become less intense or widespread. become smaller

dowry

property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage.

fret

be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.

linger

stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.

mite

a little; slightly.

scabbard

a sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

salvage

retrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances.

emigrate

leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.

scavenge

search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste.

dote

be extremely and uncritically fond of.

scrawny

(of a person or animal) unattractively thin and bony.