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List 2- Williams
English III
15
English
11th Grade
09/04/2008

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Term
Gilt
Definition

thin covering of gold

 

gild (v) : to cover thinly with gold 

Term
Scabbard
Definition
protective for a sword
Term
Loathe/ Loathesome
Definition
hate/ very unpleasant, offensive
Term
Fetters
Definition
chains  for the feet
Term
Hoary
Definition
grayish or white from age
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Sheathed/Unsheathed
Definition

to cover/uncover with something that protects

 

Term
Heir
Definition

person who inherits or has the right to inherit

 

inheritance

heirloom 

Term
Pyre
Definition
pile of wood used for burning a body
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Laconic
Definition
using few words
Term
Hilt
Definition
the handle of a sword or knife
Term
Eclectic
Definition
selecting from various sources, variety
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Loquacious
Definition
talkative
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Grandiose
Definition
impressive because of uncommon largeness or scope
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Fractious
Definition
unruly, rebellious
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Earnest
Definition
sincere, serious in purpose
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