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Fever ch 21-25 Vocab
Vocabulary from Fever 1793 chapters 21-25
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| wraith | a visible spirit of a living person, said to portend his or her death |
| ominous | signalling future trouble; threatening |
| apothecary | druggist ; pharmacy |
| cooper | maker and repairer of barrels casks |
| hoist | to lift or raise up |
| prohibit | to forbid; to prevent or hinder |
| scurrilous | abusive; offensive |
| relish | to take pleasure in; enjoy |
| poultice | a soft, damp mass of cloth, bread, herbs, medicine, etc. used to heal wounds |