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Eng 3 Voc 13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| joust | a combat with lances between two knights |
| infamy | having an evil reputation; extreme disgrace |
| nepotism | favors shown by those in high positions to relatives and friends |
| fleece | to defraud, swindle; also the wool of a sheep or similar animal |
| parry | to ward off a blow; to turn aside; to avoid skillfully; to evade |
| periphery | the outermost part within a boundary; the outside edge |
| entomology | the scientific study of insects |
| ostracize | to exclude from a group; to shun |
| capacious | roomy; able to hold much |
| fickle | often changing for no reason; not loyal or consistent |