Unit 1: Novel Study: Ten Days in a Mad-House, Chapters I–X

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  1. chronicle
    record in order or make a historical record of
  2. sensational
    commanding attention
  3. deceive
    cause someone to believe an untruth
  4. confidential
    given in secret
  5. assume
    take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
  6. accommodate
    provide with something desired or needed
  7. incredulous
    not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
  8. general
    of worldwide scope or applicability
  9. impudent
    marked by casual disrespect
  10. farce
    a comedy characterized by broad satire
  11. excruciating
    extremely painful
  12. demented
    affected with madness or insanity
  13. indiscreet
    lacking discretion; injudicious
  14. convalescent
    returning to health after illness or debility
  15. stifling
    characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
  16. edifying
    enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage improvement
  17. debility
    the state of being weak in health or body
  18. lithograph
    a print made with a stone or metal plate
  19. relish
    derive or receive pleasure from
  20. sage
    having wisdom that comes with experience
  21. saucer
    a small shallow dish for holding a cup
Created on Fri Nov 13 08:29:22 EST 2020 (updated Fri Nov 20 13:38:08 EST 2020)

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