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7th Grade Week 20
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pestilence | A rapidly spreading and usually fatal disease |
| Dittany | a plant of the mint family |
| Jalap | a sweet, yellow powder from dried roots |
| Calomel | a white, tasteless substance used as a laxative |
| Cajoling | persuading by using flattery or promises |
| Brambles | prickly plants or bushes |
| Slovenly | untidy, dirty, careless |
| Destitute | extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter |
| Impudence | Bold disrespect or rudeness |
| Potters Field | a cemetery for unidentified people or the poor |