Wife of Bath Vocab

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auspices

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kindly patronage and guidance

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clamor

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a loud continuous noise; a strong demand by many people

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milieu

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the physical or social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops

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trifle

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something of little value or importance

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sojourn

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a period of time spent as a traveler or guest

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guise

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a form of style or dress; one of many ways something is seen or produced.

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Sovereignty

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Unlimited power over a country; a country’s independent authority and the right to govern itself.

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Negligence

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Failure to take the care that a responsible person usually takes; lack of normal care or attention.

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Vice

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Bad or immoral behavior or habits; a moral flaw or weakness.

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cease

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to stop happening; to end