fever 1793: chapters 10-18 vocab

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occupation (of troops)

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

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mend

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

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lancet

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

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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.

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peril

serious and immediate danger.

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kin

one's family and relations.

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cajole

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

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valise

a small traveling bag or suitcase.

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indulge

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

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odiferous

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

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inhumane

without compassion for misery or suffering; cruel.

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sympathy

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

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taunt

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

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cherub

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

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wither

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

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mantle

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

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parched

dried out with heat, thirsty

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brambles

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

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yield

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

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improvise

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

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billow

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

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slovenly

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

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negligence

failure to take proper care in doing something.

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destitute

not having, without the basic necessities of life.

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jaundice

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

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toady

a person who behaves obedient to someone important.

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provisions

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

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placid

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

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abate

become less intense or widespread. become smaller

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dowry

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

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fret

be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.

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linger

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

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mite

a little; slightly.

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scabbard

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

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salvage

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

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emigrate

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

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scavenge

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

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dote

be extremely and uncritically fond of.

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scrawny

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

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