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Vocabulary words

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extort
To wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a demand
anguish
(n.) great mental suffering, distress, or pain; (v.) to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow
churl
a rude person
implored
begged
contemptuous
scornful
bequeathed
handed down as an inheritance
rebuked
scolded
relates
tells
prowess
(n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
Sovereignty
Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.
hoary
very old; whitish or gray from age
saunted
to stroll or walk slowly
Pallor
paleness
contempt
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
Tarry
(v.) to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while
exemplum
Citing an example; using an illustrative story, either true or fictitious
Parley
discussion, usually between enemies
avarice
greed
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