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20 Cards in this Set
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Urchins |
mischievous young child, poorly dressed. |
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Albeit |
although |
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Penance |
Voluntary self punishment inflicted for doing wrong |
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Annals |
record of events year by year |
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Pious |
devoutly religious |
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Emaciated |
abnormally thin or weak |
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Scourge |
whip used as punishment |
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Pillory |
wooden framework with head and hand holes for public shame |
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Phantasmagoric |
deceptive appearance as something in a dream or imagination |
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Alchemy |
medieval forerunner of chemistry based on supposed transformation of matter |
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Tremulous |
Shaking or quivering as from weakness or fear |
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Venerable |
given great respect because of age/wisdom |
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Unobtrusive |
not attracting attention |
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Epoch |
notable events in someones life |
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Infamy |
bad reputation, public reproach as a result of a shameful criminal or outrageous act |
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Betwixt |
between |
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Catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion |
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Mien |
a persons appearance, manner, or demeanor |
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Sojourn |
temporary stay |
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Delve |
reach inside and search for something. (loosen,turn up) |
