Vocabulary Flashcards

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Obeisance

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A way of showing respect, like a bow or a curtsy.

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Dirges

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Slow, sad songs people sing at funerals.

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Censer

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A container used to burn sweet-smelling incense.

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Placid

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Calm and peaceful.

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Implore

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To ask someone for something very seriously or kindly.

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Pallid

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Very pale or lacking color, like someone who is sick.

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Countenance

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A person's face or expression.

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Respite

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A short break or rest from something hard or tiring.

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Balm

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A soft cream or oil that helps heal or soothe.

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Quaff

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To drink something quickly and with enjoyment.