FEVER 1793 VOCABULARY bates cajoling to diminish or make less strong persuading by using flattery or promises

abhorred canteen hated; despised portable drinking flask

addle-patted conceded dull-witted; stupid To acknowledge, often reluctantly, as being true, just, or proper; admit agile quick, nimble condolences expressions of sympathy almshouse a home for the poor, supported by charity or contracted (will be on quiz) public funds. to catch or develop an illness or disease

anguish cherub Extreme mental distress a depiction of an angel

apothecary delectable one who prepares and sells drugs for pleasing to the senses, especially to the medicinal purposes sense of taste; delicious

arduous demure hard to do, requiring much effort quiet and modest; reserved

baffled despair puzzled, confused the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well bilious suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder destitute (will be on quiz) or gastric distress extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter brandish (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion devoured greedily eaten/consumed

FEVER 1793 VOCABULARY

discreetly without drawing attention gala a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion; festive, showy dollop a blob or small amount of something gaunt very thin especially from disease or hunger dote or cold shower with love

grippe dowry influenza; the flu money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage gumption courage and initiative; common sense droll comical in an odd or whimsical manner gnarled Knotted and twisted epidemic a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease haste (will be on quiz) great speed embers (will be on quiz) Burning fragment harrumphed to clear or make the noise of clearing the throat famished (will be on quiz) extremely hungry hearth an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built fervent greatly emotional or zealous helter-skelter (will be on quiz) hurried/confused fetid hoist (adj.) having an unpleasant or offensive raised into position; lifted odor associated with decay homespun made of cloth spun or woven in the home fripperies imp A showy article of clothing or a decorative mischievous child item that is worn

FEVER 1793 VOCABULARY

mantle implore wire mesh for light, covering to plead urgently for aid or mercy

masons a person who works with stone or brick impudence (will be on quiz) bold disrespect or rudeness meager small supply indulgence an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires methodically orderly and systematically, following a systematical order. invalid someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury miasma unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources jalap a sweet, yellow powder from the dried roots of a Mexican vine - used to cause vomiting mutton meat from a mature domestic sheep jaundiced (will be on quiz) affected by jaundice which causes yellowing odoriferous of skin etc having a strong fragrance

jostled pallet to bump, push, shove, brush against, or a mattress filled with straw or a pad made elbow roughly or rudely of quilts

lancet parched a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged dried out by heat or excessive exposure to blade sunlight

peculiar larder strange; queer; odd a small storeroom for storing foods or wines; pantry peril danger

FEVER 1793 VOCABULARY pestilence relent a widespread disease become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe pursuit The act of chasing after something rouse bring out of a state of inactivity pewter silver metal, often used for tableware and ruefully decoration causing sorrow or pity

placid rummaged calm, peaceful Searched thoroughly

prying scabbard act of prying into someone’s business, nosy case for a sword blade; sheath

poultice scullery a medical dressing consisting of a soft A small room adjoining a kitchen, in which heated mass of meal or clay that is spread dishwashing and other kitchen chores are on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat done. inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.

scurrilous pummeled Coarsely abusive, vulgar or low (especially in pounded; beat language), foul-mouthed

purge shroud an act of removing by cleansing something that covers or hides from view

quill skirmish (will be on quiz) pen made from a bird's feather a minor fight or battle raspy Harsh grating sound slovenly (will be on quiz) Untidy, dirty, careless recuperate restore to good health or strength snare a trap for birds or small mammals

FEVER 1793 VOCABULARY sniveling speaking or acting in a whining, sniffling, urchin tearful, or weakly emotional manner poor and often mischievous city child

spinster valise an elderly unmarried woman a small overnight bag for short trips

spiteful vehemently mean or nasty with intense emotion

strongbox vigilant a strongly made box for holding money or on the alert; watchful valuables

vile surreptitiously disgusting done in a sneaky, secretive way

vivid taunts Bright, distinct, and clear. An insulting comment / sarcastic

weary tethered exhaust or tire through overuse or great tied to the ground or to another object strain or stress

trifling (will be on quiz) wistful of little value, importance, or meaning yearning; sadly longing

trundled wistfully pushed or moved on wheels; rolled longingly; sadly remembering something nice

turncoat wraith a person who switches to an opposing side a mental representation of some haunting or party; traitor experience; a ghost

unpremeditated wretched not prepared or planned in advance miserable; dreadful