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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amethyst | a precious stone that is violet or purple in color |
| Ancestors | a person from whom one is descended |
| Bandit | a robber or murderer; an outlaw |
| Dickens | Charles Dickens, novelist of the 18th Century |
| Disdain | scorn, contempt |
| Folly | an extravagant structure, often in a gothic style |
| Gimlet | a small tool for boring holes |
| Harmonium | a musical instrument with a keyboard |
| Highwayman | A robber who is usually mounted who holds up travellers or passengers at the side of the road. |
| Knickerbockers | old time golfing pants, loose fitting, and gathered at the knee |
| Libel | A false and defamatory written statement |
| Lucrative | profitable; yielding financial gain |
| Marjoram | an aromatic culinary herb used as a flavoring in cooking |
| Paperweight | A small, heavy and sometimes ornamental object for keeping loose papers in place |
| Patent | The government authority granting the right to make or sell an invention |
| Preparatory School | Private elementary school |
| Prunes | Dried plums |
| Seldom | rarely; not often |
| Sherry | A fortified wine from Southern Spain |