Fever 1793 Chapters 1-6

Jmehta (United States of America)
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  1. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
    Sitting in the waiting room for 2 hours is something I abhor with a passion. Students may at times abhor homework; however, it is a necessity.
  2. disreputable
    lacking respectability in character, behavior or appearance
    Disreputable behavior is doing anything that could make others question your character.
  3. delectable
    extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
    At Christmas time, my grandmother makes a variety of delectable homemade candy.
  4. constitutional
    existing as an essential characteristic
    Did this process involve breaking laws, or violating constitutional rights? The Supreme Court has to decide whether such punishments are constitutional.
  5. mourn
    feel sadness
    You can mourn for people, places, or things. It is to feel and show sadness because something has been lost or no longer exist
  6. fervent
    characterized by intense emotion
    The fervent fans filled the stadium with much enthusiasm in anticipation for a big win!
  7. loiter
    linger, remain, or wait around for no apparent reason
    It is against the law to loiter in public places, which means to stand around without any obvious purpose.
  8. assailant
    someone who attacks
    The report concluded that there were four assailants that robbed the bank at gunpoint.
  9. horde
    a vast multitude
    Hordes of customers braved the bitter cold in order to continue their Christmas shopping. Hordes of people are expected to attend the annual New Year's Celebration in New York City.
  10. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
    The hotel was able to accommodate for my entire wedding guest list; therefore, we can all stay together.
  11. mocking
    playfully vexing, especially by ridicule
    When the boss was not looking, the employs were mocking his serious character.
    can also mean: object of scorn or disrespect;
    being ridiculed; dismissing the importance or quality of somebody.
  12. quarantine
    isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease
    Isolation and quarantine are public health practices used to stop or limit the spread of disease.
  13. discreetly
    with subtle care, avoiding attention or noticeable actions
    We became bored at the party and discreetly left to come home.
    without attracting attention from others; being unnoticed.
  14. concede
    give over
    The teacher conceded and gave in to the student's request for no homework over the holiday.
  15. peculiar
    beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
    It seems peculiar that he would leave town and not tell anybody. She got a peculiar feeling when the phone rang.
  16. robust
    sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
    All of the Olympic team members will be in robust health. It's vital to the nation to have a robust economy.
Created on Mon Jan 20 15:12:11 EST 2014 (updated Mon Jan 20 15:19:33 EST 2014)

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