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apothecary | an early form of a pharmacist, apothecaries could also prescribe drugs |
repertoire | the list of dramas, operas, parts, pieces, etc., that a company, actor, singer, or the like, is prepared to perform. |
vexations | a cause of annoyance; nuisance: |
dictum | 1. an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion. 2. a saying; maxim. 3. obiter dictum. |
predilection | a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference |
entailment | laws concerning how property can be inherited |
strictures | a remark or comment, especially an adverse criticism |
concessions | the act of yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument |
smilax | any plant belonging to the genus ______, of the lily family, growing in tropical and temperate zones, consisting mostly of vines having woody stems. |
chattels | slaves, property |
foray | a quick raid, usually for the purpose of taking plunder |
taciturn | 1. inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation. 2. dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner. |
intimidation | to make timid; fill with fear |
scrip stamps | per money of small denominations (less than $1.00) issued for temporary emergency use |
ambled | to go at a slow, easy pace; stroll; saunter |
transaction | the act of to carrying on or conducting (business, negotiations, activities, etc.) to a conclusion or settlement |
malevolent | wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious: |
indigenous | originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native (often followed by to ): the plants indigenous to canada; the indigenous peoples of southern Africa. |
flivver | Older Slang . an automobile, especially one that is small, inexpensive, and old. |
illicitly | unlawfully, against the rules |