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chiaroscurothe arrangement of light and dark; darkness and light together
inordinateexcessive; not kept within bounds
illuminationthe act of giving light; a supply of light
confessorpriest who hears confessions and grants assurances of forgiveness
obsessionthat which occupies or troubles the mind excessively, especially a fixed idea
solacecomfort; relief from sorrow or disappointment
chandelierlightting fixture designed to be suspended from the ceiling, usually having several lights arranged on projecting arms or branches
revelationan astonishing disclosure; something that is made known
watercressplant of the mustard family whose leaves are used in salads
diredreadful; warning of disaster
consequencessomething produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions

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Terms 11
Creator amulron
Created October 29, 2007
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Subjects despereaux, fra, 5th, grade
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Vocabulary for Despereaux Book the Second

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  1. consequences something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions - 16 misses
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