HG ch. 1-5 Vocabulary

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Vermin

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wild animals believed to be harmful to crops and carry disease such as rodents, flies, and cockroaches

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Deterrent

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A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something

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Rarity

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state or quality of being rare; not occuring often.

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Apothecary

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person who prepared and sold medecine and herbal remedies or place where such remedies are sold

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Verve

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Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm

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Preposterous

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contrary to reason or common sense, absurd or ridiculous

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Anguish

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Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

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Terse

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Sparing in the use of words; abrupt

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Sustenance

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Food/Drink regarded as a source of strength and nourishment

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Repentance

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Sincere regret or remorse