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The Tagedy of Mabeth
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English
12th Grade
11/04/2008

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brandished
Definition
To wave or flourish.
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plight
Definition
a condition, state, or situation, esp. an unfavorable or unfortunate one: to find oneself in a sorry plight.
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gibbet
Definition
device used for hanging a person until dead; a gallows
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rapt
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deeply engrossed or absorbed: a rapt listener.
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pernicious
Definition
causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful: pernicious teachings; a pernicious lie.
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corporal
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a fine cloth, usually of linen, on which the consecrated elements are placed or with which they are covered.
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diminutive
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a small thing or person.
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surmise
Definition
to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess.
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surmise
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to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess.
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cistern
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a reservoir, tank, or container for storing or holding water or other liquid.
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impedes
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To retard or obstruct the progress of.
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chalice
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a drinking cup or goblet.
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perturbation
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mental disquiet, disturbance, or agitation.
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palpable
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readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.
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jocund
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cheerful; merry; gay; blithe; glad: a witty and jocund group.
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