Unit 1: Novel Study: Ten Days in a Mad-House, Chapters XI–XVII

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  1. contradict
    deny the truth of
  2. oilcloth
    fabric treated to make one side of it waterproof
  3. skirmish
    a minor short-term fight
  4. entree
    the principal dish of a meal
  5. thimble
    a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing
  6. seldom
    not often
  7. unanimous
    in complete agreement
  8. stench
    a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
  9. quench
    satisfy, as thirst
  10. endeavor
    attempt by employing effort
  11. contemplate
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
  12. ascertain
    learn or discover with confidence
  13. ignorant
    unaware because of a lack of relevant information
  14. conspicuous
    obvious to the eye or mind
Created on Fri Nov 13 08:30:06 EST 2020 (updated Tue Dec 01 14:32:36 EST 2020)

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