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The Pearl Vocab 2
Jaime for quiz on monday october 22, 2007
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| judicious | wise, showing sound judgement |
| semblance | an outward appearance |
| essence | basic nature |
| residue | remainder |
| precipitated | cause to happen quickly |
| disparagement | belittle; to make one feel less important |
| spasms | involuntary muscle contractions |
| taut | tightly stretched |
| furtive | sneaky or sly |
| consecrated | declared or sacred |
| cozened | decieved or tricked |
| tithe | one-tenth of one's income given to the church |
| countenanced | approved or supported |
| trans | across, beyond, or over |
| transfigured | totally changed |
| sub | under, beneath |
| subjugation | the state of being under another's control |
| ly | in what manner |
| curtly | in a rude manner |
| dis | apart from, not, undo |
| dissembling | putting on a false appearance to conceal the truth |
| manu | hand |
| manufacture | to make raw materials by hand |