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Prince and Pauper 25
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pauper | very poor person |
| farthing | 1/4 cent in Britain |
| fickle | changeable |
| repast | meal |
| lament | regret strangly |
| the Tower | the Tower of London |
| plebian | belonging to the common people |
| cozen | cheat |
| profaned | debased; made lower |
| beguile | decieve |
| prithee | I praise thee |
| want | accustomed |
| ornate | elaborately decorated |
| diligence | attention and care |
| sordid | wretched; dirty |
| usurper | one who seizes office |
| consorting | associating |
| savory | tasty |
| insolent | person who is naughty |
| covetous | wanting another's possessions |
| bethrothed | engaged to be married |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| harass | annoy continually |
| faulted | made a mistake |
| abhor | loathe; hate |