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1. Theseus(Greek mythology) a hero and king of Athens who was noted for his many great deeds: killed Procrustes and the Minotaur and defeated the Amazons and united Attica
2. narcotiseadminister narcotics to
3. citolea 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings
4. dreythe nest of a squirrel
5. girasoltall perennial with hairy stems and leaves
6. Salvia officinalisshrubby plant with aromatic greyish-green leaves used as a cooking herb
7. Thebesan ancient Greek city in Boeotia destroyed by Alexander the Great in 336 BC
8. Saint Thomasthe Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes
9. galingaleEuropean sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots
10. inditeproduce a literary work
11. nonesthe fifth of the seven canonical hours; about 3 p.m.
12. stenta slender tube inserted inside a tubular body part (as a blood vessel) to provide support during and after surgical anastomosis
13. MarsRoman god of war and agriculture
14. pleasancea pleasant and secluded part of a garden
15. ChaucerEnglish poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales
16. Venusthe second nearest planet to the sun
17. mar
render imperfect18. pardoner
a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
19. habergeona light sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under the hauberk
20. woemisery resulting from affliction
21. lodestarguiding star
22. devisea will disposing of real property
23. Peneustype genus of the family Peneidae
24. cerusea poisonous white pigment that contains lead
25. parvisa courtyard or portico in front of a building
26. Anglo-SaxonEnglish prior to about 1100In y-fall," "y" is a corruption of the Anglo-Saxon "ge" prefixed to participles of verbs.a region of northern France on the English Channel
27. poleaxean ax used to slaughter cattle
28. coursera huntsman who hunts small animals with fast dogs that use sight rather than scent to follow their prey
29. slaykill intentionally and with premeditation
30. knighta person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry
31. Minotaur(Greek mythology) a mythical monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man; slain by Theseus
32. arrayan impressive display
33. aggrievecause to feel sorrow
34. guisean artful or simulated semblance
35. efta newt in its terrestrial stage of development
36. geomancydivination by means of signs connected with the earth
37. laurel-treesmall tree of southern United States having dark red heartwood
38. judgementthe act of judging or assessing a person or situation
39. goddessa female deity
40. prisona correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
41. trisyllablea word having three syllables
42. roundelaya song in which a line or phrase is repeated as the refrain
43. Saturngod of agriculture and vegetation
44. roundelEnglish form of rondeau having three triplets with a refrain after the first and third
45. brawnpossessing muscular strength
46. reevepass a rope through
47. rehearseengage in a rehearsal (of)
48. prologuean introduction to a play
49. harta male deer, especially an adult male red deer
50. seemlyaccording with custom or propriety
51. Athensthe capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena
52. stintsupply sparingly and with restricted quantities
53. Thracean ancient country and wine producing region in the east of the Balkan Peninsula to the north of the Aegean Sea; colonized by ancient Greeks; later a Roman province; now divided between Bulgaria and Greece and Turkey
54. gyrea round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
55. gentlesoft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
56. abasecause to feel shame
57. minstrelsythe art of a minstrelgrovea small growth of trees without underbrush
58. bucklerarmor carried on the arm to intercept blows
59. hauberka long tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor
60. garlandflower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage
61. daisa platform raised above the surrounding level
62. claryaromatic herb of southern Europe
63. Plutothe god of the underworld in ancient mythology
64. maladyimpairment of normal physiological function
65. Canterburya town in Kent in southeastern England
66. red coralcorals of especially the Mediterranean having pink or red color used for ornaments and jewelry
67. caduceusan insignia used by the medical profession
68. wethermale sheep especially a castrated one
69. joustfight someone in a tournament on horseback
70. meadmade of fermented honey and water
71. armourera worker skilled in making armor or arms
72. weala raised mark on the skin
73. replicationa quick reply to a question or remark
74. chivalrythe medieval principles governing knightly conduct
75. Scythiaan ancient area of Eurasia extending from the Black Sea to the Aral Sea that was populated by Scythians from the eighth to the fourth century BC
76. Jupitersupreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
77. knavea deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
78. portraiturethe activity of making portraits
79. dwellinhabit or live in
80. salviaany of various plants of the genus Salvia
81. offertorythe offerings of the congregation at a religious service
82. lineagethe kinship relation between an individual and progenitors
83. Hephaestusthe lame god of fire and metalworking in ancient mythology
84. Boethiusa Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524)
85. wenddirect one's course or way
86. gyrorotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
87. baldrica wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip
88. wontan established custom
89. yeomana free man who cultivates his own land
90. churlishhaving a bad disposition; surly
91. tourneya sporting competition
92. mystery playa medieval play representing episodes from the life of Christ
93. routan overwhelming defeat
94. fee simplea fee without limitation to any class of heirs
95. holy daya day specified for religious observance
96. poundagea charge based on weight measured in pounds
97. Callistothe second largest of Jupiter's satellites
98. past participlea participle that expresses completed action
99. fleur-de-lisplants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
100. Aegean Seaan arm of the Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey
101. distrainlevy a distress on
102. kneadmake uniform
103. strifebitter conflict; heated often violent dissension
104. pole starthe brightest star in Ursa Minor
105. astrolabean early form of sextant
106. homecominga coming to or returning home
107. graceelegance and beauty of movement or expression
108. pilgrimagea journey to a sacred place
109. ribaldhumorously vulgar
110. dulcimer
a stringed instrument used in American folk music
111. rotememorization by repetition
112. chastityabstaining from sexual relations
113. shirea former administrative district of England
114. whelpyoung of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
115. greyhounda tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
116. amazona large, strong, and aggressive woman
117. adversitya state of misfortune or affliction
118. trotha solemn pledge of fidelity
119. sleightadroitness in using the hands
120. geara toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism
121. cladhaving an outer covering especially of thin metal
122. fettera shackle for the ankles or feet
123. liquoricedeep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots
124. disportoccupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
125. cuppinga treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface
126. tarryleave slowly and hesitantly
127. degreea specific identifiable position in a continuum or series
128. childbirththe parturition process in human beings
129. flutinga groove or furrow in cloth etc
130. huethe quality of a color determined by its dominant wavelength
131. speara long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
132. visagethe human face
133. Virgoa large zodiacal constellation on the equator
134. chambera natural or artificial enclosed space
135. mastiffan old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
136. pustulea small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus
137. maidenheada fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
138. palfreyespecially a light saddle horse for a woman
His palfrey was as brown as is a berry.139. buffoon
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
140. incensemake furious
141. Lunathe goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene
142. enunciateexpress or state clearly
143. retinuethe group following and attending to some important person
144. donjon145. sunflower
any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
146. estateextensive landed property retained by the owner
147. pursea container used for carrying money and small personal items
148. benignkindness of disposition or manner
149. hardyhaving rugged physical strength
150. defamecharge falsely or with malicious intent
151. beneficean endowed church office giving income to its holder
152. melodya succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
153. endureundergo or be subjected to
154. Croesuslast king of Lydia (died in 546 BC)
155. prioressthe superior of a group of nuns
156. farethe sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
157. victualsa source of materials to nourish the body
158. macespice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed
159. briarEurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
160. assentto agree or express agreement
161. sundryconsisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
162. remnanta small part remaining after the main part no longer exists
163. satefill to contentment
164. wimpleheaddress of cloth
165. mirthgreat merriment
166. aghaststruck with fear, dread, or consternation
167. beguileattract; cause to be enamored
168. rendtear or be torn violently
169. blissa state of extreme happiness
170. trespassenter unlawfully on someone's property
171. adamantvery hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
172. statuea sculpture representing a human or animal
173. babbleran obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
174. ruefeel sorry for; be contrite about
175. sloea thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits
176. yoretime long past
177. warda person who is under the protection of another
178. threadbarethin and tattered with age
179. Hecate(Greek mythology) Greek goddess of fertility who later became associated with Persephone as goddess of the underworld and protector of witches
180. astronomythe branch of physics that studies celestial bodies
181. bannerlong strip of cloth or paper for decoration or advertising
182. Damascenea native or inhabitant of Damascus
183. pilgrimsomeone who journeys in foreign lands
184. bream
any of numerous marine percoid fishes especially (but not exclusively) of the family Sparidae
185. geldingcastrated male horse
186. signifydenote or connote
187. stranglekill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
188. parisha local church community
189. physica purging medicine
190. mortalsubject to death
191. broadhaving great extent from one side to the other
192. tippeta woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends
193. hindmostlocated farthest to the rear
194. grislyshockingly repellent; inspiring horror
195. sonea unit of perceived loudness equal to the loudness of a 1000-hertz tone at 40 dB above threshold
196. augurpredict from an omen
197. travailuse of physical or mental energy; hard work
198. cagean enclosure in which animals can be kept
199. Bretagnea former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
200. shrinea place of worship associated with something sacred
201. peacockmale peafowl
202. broocha decorative pin worn by women
203. blithecarefree and happy and lighthearted
204. outwitbeat through cleverness and wit
205. doubleta man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
206. woodbinecommon North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit
207. sanguineconfidently optimistic and cheerful
208. chasteabstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse
209. boorishill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance
210. chattelpersonal as opposed to real property
211. laxativestimulating evacuation of feces
212. banesomething causing misery or death
213. oratoryaddressing an audience formally
214. boaran uncastrated male hog
215. piercepenetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
216. venomtoxin secreted by animals
217. propitiouspresenting favorable circumstances
218. delveturn up, loosen, or remove earth
219. Mercurymessenger of Jupiter and god of commerce
220. thicknot thin
221. Member of Parliamentan elected member of the British Parliament: a member of the House of Commons
222. enumeratedetermine the number or amount of
223. wicka loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
224. triviasomething of small importance
225. hencefrom that fact or reason or as a result
226. scapeerect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip
227. droughta shortage of rainfall
228. renta payment or series of payments made by a lessee to an owner
229. renownthe state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
230. geldcut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses)
231. well-formedconforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers
232. trivium(Middle Ages) an introductory curriculum at a medieval university involving grammar and logic and rhetoric; considered to be a triple way to eloquence
233. abridgelessen, diminish, or curtail
234. privyhidden from general view or use
235. skittishunpredictably excitable, especially of horses
236. tormentintense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
237. presciencethe power to foresee the future
238. shrivegrant remission of a sin to
239. Great Beara constellation outside the zodiac that rotates around the North Star
240. slitherto pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly
241. valerian
a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers
242. Mauritaniaa country in northwestern Africa with a provisional military government; achieved independence from France in 1960; largely western Sahara Desert
243. squeamishexcessively fastidious and easily disgusted
244. Holy Writthe sacred writings of the Christian religions
245. drakeadult male of a wild or domestic duck
246. participlea form of the verb used as an adjective
247. licencea legal document giving official permission to do something
248. fellcause to go down by or as if by delivering a blow
249. grantlet have
250. solemnitya trait of dignified seriousness
251. decreea legally binding command or decision
252. desirethe feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
253. lasciviousdriven by lust
254. uncouthlacking refinement or cultivation or taste
255. cholericcharacterized by anger
256. dappledhaving spots or patches of color
257. Aegeanan arm of the Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey
258. besetassail or attack on all sides
259. censera container for burning incense
260. Scheldt
a river that rises in France and flows northeast across Belgium and empties into the North Sea
261. heedpaying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
262. Saint Paula Christian missionary to the Gentiles
263. Galiciaa region (and former kingdom) in northwestern Spain on the Atlantic and the Bay of BiscayDante, in the "Vita Nuova," distinguishes three classes of pilgrims: palmieri - palmers who go beyond sea to the East, and often bring back staves of palm-wood; peregrini, who go the shrine of St Jago in Galicia; Romei, who go to Rome.
264. shapea perceptual structure
265. pummelstrike, usually with the fist
266. myrrharomatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume
267. pennona long flag; often tapering
268. nightingaleEuropean songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
269. seaa large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
270. stumblemiss a step and fall or nearly fall
271. writa legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
272. devoureat immoderately
273. Artoisa former province of northern France near the English Channel (between Picardy and Flanders)
274. assaya test of a substance to determine its components
275. parson
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
276. tithea levy of one tenth of something
277. condensecause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid
278. licentiateholds a license (degree) from a (European) university
279. paramoura woman lover
280. metrethe basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
281. labourproductive work (especially physical work done for wages)
282. courtan assembly to conduct judicial business
283. jestactivity characterized by good humor
284. amorousinclined toward or displaying love
285. slewa large number or amount or extent
286. wakestop sleeping
287. kindlecatch fire
288. townan urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
289. totalitythe state of being total and complete
290. Narcissus(Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection
291. visea holding device attached to a workbench
292. caponcastrated male chicken
293. parlancea manner of speaking natural to a language's native speakers
294. hosta person who invites guests to a social event
295. leekplant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium
296. ordinancean authoritative rule
297. surplicea loose-fitting ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
298. pestilenceany epidemic disease with a high death rate
299. trumpeta brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
300. riteany customary observance or practice
301. sicknessimpairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
302. diocesethe territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
303. earnestcharacterized by a firm, humorless belief in one's opinions
304. burgessa citizen of an English borough
305. stakea strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground
306. anointadminister an oil or ointment to
307. solacecomfort in disappointment or misery
308. constellationa configuration of stars as seen from the earth
309. coat of mailarmor that protects the wearer's whole body
310. navela scar where the umbilical cord was attached
311. pharmacya retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
312. Hippocratesmedical practitioner who is regarded as the father of medicine; author of the Hippocratic oath (circa 460-377 BC)
313. single combata fight between two people
314. spring
move forward by leaps and bounds315. purchaser
a person who buys316. retrograde
moving or directed or tending in a backward direction
317. credoany system of principles or beliefs
318. jollityfeeling jovial and full of good humor
319. subtledifficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
320. dancetaking a series of rhythmical steps in time to music
321. Thessalya fertile plain on the Aegean Sea in east central Greece
322. transferencethe act of moving something from one form to another
323. Edward IIIson of Edward II and King of England from 1327-1377Edward III., according to Froissart, declared that he would either succeed in the war against France or die in the pain -- "Ou il mourroit en la peine."
324. ornamentalserving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
325. sacrificethe act of killing in order to propitiate a deity
326. contrivemake or work out a plan for; devise
327. cellthe basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
328. pittancean inadequate payment
329. landholdera holder or proprietor of land
330. morsela small amount of solid food; a mouthful
331. Epicurus
Greek philosopher who believed that the world is a random combination of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good (341-270 BC)
332. plainnot elaborate or elaborated; simple
333. friarmale member of a religious order originally relying on alms
334. vouchsafegrant in a condescending manner
335. girdbind with something round or circular
336. absolvegrant remission of a sin to
337. freshrecently made, produced, or harvested
338. complicatemake less simple
339. castea hereditary social class among Hindus
340. purchaseacquire by means of a financial transaction
341. franklina landowner who was free but not of noble birth
342. towera structure taller than its diameter
343. writheto move in a twisting or contorted motion
344. oatha solemn promise regarding your future acts or behavior
345. planeta celestial body that revolves around the sun
346. severancethe act of cutting
347. asunderinto parts or pieces
348. deeda legal document to effect a transfer of property
349. knottytangled in snarls
350. communecommunicate intimately with
351. blamean accusation that one is responsible for some misdeed
352. concavecurving inward
353. employput into service
354. gaita horse's manner of moving
355. miscarrysuffer a miscarriage
356. Cadmus(Greek mythology) the brother of Europa and traditional founder of Thebes in Boeotia
357. wincedraw back, as with fear or pain
358. grudgea resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
359. reprovetake to task
360. meekhumble in spirit or manner
361. husbanda male partner in a marriage
362. brimstonean old name for sulfur
363. huddlea disorganized and densely packed crowd
364. covenantan agreement between God and his people
365. Aphroditegoddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus
366. quicksilverheavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element
367. conclusiona position or opinion reached after consideration
368. waila cry of sorrow and grief
369. eschewavoid and stay away from deliberately
370. disjointhaving no elements in common
371. GalenGreek anatomist whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance (circa 130-200)
372. patron sainta saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
373. unkemptnot properly maintained or cared for
374. fiddlebowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
375. fiefa piece of land held under the feudal system
376. verba word denoting an action, occurrence, or state of existence
377. discreetmarked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
378. grantedacknowledged as a supposition
379. betraydeliver to an enemy by treachery
380. undertakeenter upon an activity or enterprise
381. mischancean unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
382. strokea single complete movement
383. wild boarOld World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
384. felicitypleasing and appropriate manner or style
385. hawthorna spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
386. wartany small rounded protuberance
387. Grenadaan island state in the West Indies in the southeastern Caribbean Sea; an independent state within the British Commonwealth
388. Lithuaniaa republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea
389. scaffolda temporary arrangement erected around a building
390. overridetravel on the back of (a horse) too hard
391. cloisterresidence that is a place of religious seclusion
392. fiercemarked by extreme and violent energy
393. avocationan auxiliary activity
394. gapelook with amazement
395. gauntvery thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
396. Adonisa handsome youth loved by both Aphrodite and Persephone
397. arrangeput into a proper or systematic order
398. conservekeep constant through physical or chemical reactions
399. virtuethe quality of doing what is right
400. compassnavigational instrument for finding directions
401. garbclothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
402. planetaryof or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets
403. whistlethe sound made by something moving rapidly
404. gnarledold and twisted and covered in lines
405. countenancethe appearance conveyed by a person's face
406. boona desirable state
407. survivecontinue in existence after
408. assemble
create by putting components or members together
409. paraphraseexpress the same message in different words
410. straita narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water
411. flutea high-pitched woodwind instrument
412. aldernorth temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant
413. composeform the substance of
414. weaselsmall carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body
415. obeisancebending the head or body in reverence or submission
416. deemkeep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
417. lispa speech defect that involves pronouncing `s' like voiceless `th' and `z' like voiced `th'
418. coymodestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
419. penancevoluntary self-punishment in order to atone for something
420. Flandersa medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
421. lousea wingless, parasitic insect
422. fantasyimagination unrestricted by reality
423. injurecause bodily harm to
424. grovelshow submission or fear
425. gapan open or empty space in or between things
426. asp
cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death
427. dividea serious disagreement between two groups of people
428. passeout of fashion
429. trumpetera musician who plays the trumpet or cornet
430. thrallthe state of being under the control of another person
431. qualmuneasiness about the fitness of an action
432. assizethe regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale
433. salvesemisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
434. garlicbulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized
435. holinessthe quality of being holy
436. finchany of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
437. accordconcurrence of opinion
438. nourishprovide with sustenance
439. coroneta small crown
440. filleta longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish
441. hapcome to pass
442. dispositionyour usual mood
443. allegereport or maintain
444. avowto declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
445. carp
any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae
446. enforcecompel to behave in a certain way
447. votarya priest or priestess in a non-Christian religion or cult
448. anvila heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
449. sightthe ability to see; the visual faculty
450. guileshrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
451. PhoebusGreek god of light
452. RedSybolism of the color
453. ascendancythe state when one person or group has power over another
454. absolutionformal redemption as pronounced by a priest in penance
455. apeany of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
456. fretbe agitated or irritated
457. deceasethe event of dying or departure from life
458. medleya musical composition consisting of a series of songs
459. jaycrested largely blue bird
460. quavergive off unsteady sounds
461. licentiouslacking moral discipline
462. frecklea small brownish spot on the skin
463. quivershake with fast, tremulous movements
464. mischiefreckless or malicious behavior causing annoyance in others
465. AustinReference to St. Augustine
466. progressionthe act of moving forward, as toward a goal
467. invocationthe act of appealing for help
468. Julius Caesarconqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
469. countrythe territory occupied by a nation
470. durationthe period of time during which something continues
471. abatebecome less in amount or intensity
472. Olympusa mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast
473. wreakcause to happen or to occur as a consequence
474. amphitheatrean oval large stadium with tiers of seats
475. suretysomething clearly established
476. abbotthe superior of an abbey of monks
477. menialused of unskilled work, especially domestic work
478. felonya serious crime, such as murder or arson
479. overcastfilled or abounding with clouds
480. strawplant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
481. pipinga long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
482. burnishpolish and make shiny
483. textthe words of something written
484. foundera person who establishes some institution
485. menacesomething that is a source of danger
486. kindredgroup of people related by blood or marriage
487. stouthaving rugged physical strength
488. lindenany of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber
489. sovereigna nation's ruler usually by hereditary right
490. trappingsornaments; embellishments to or characteristic signs of
491. siegean action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place
492. delinquenta young offender
493. usagethe act of employing
494. gruffbrusque and surly and forbidding
a gruff, harsh voice. 2.495. coffer
a chest especially for storing valuables496. amend
make revisions to497. purgatory
a temporary state of the dead in Roman Catholic theology
498. geometrythe mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
499. memorythe cognitive process whereby past experience is remembered
500. pearla smooth round structure in the shell of a clam or oyster
501. storya record or narrative description of past events
502. bewailregret strongly
503. bristlea stiff hair
504. aspenany of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind
505. describegive a statement representing something
506. distressa state of adversity
507. citya large and densely populated urban area
508. archdeacon(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
509. tuska long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging
510. conjectureto believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
511. chamberlainan officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman
512. apothecarya health professional trained in the art of preparing drugs
513. yelpa sharp high-pitched cry
514. dormantinactive but capable of becoming active
515. yewevergreen tree or shrub having red cup-shaped berries
516. quaintattractively old-fashioned
517. seaporta sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
518. milestonestone post at side of a road to show distances
519. confusemistake one thing for another
520. fickleliable to sudden unpredictable change
521. sinewa band of tissue connecting a muscle to its bony attachment
522. deceive
cause someone to believe an untruth523. flax
plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem
524. sallowunhealthy looking
525. decoratedprovided with something intended to increase
526. divisionthe act of partitioning
527. ancientbelonging to times long past
528. Armeniaa landlocked republic in southwestern Asia
529. ulceran inflammatory lesion resulting in decay of tissue
530. hasteoverly eager speed and possible carelessness
531. parishionera member of a parish
532. Bacchus(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus
533. Ghentport city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center
534. fantasticextravagantly fanciful in design, construction, appearance
535. calfyoung of domestic cattle
536. faithlesshaving the character of a traitor; disloyal
537. tamebrought from wildness into a domesticated state
538. discretionpower of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
539. narcotica drug that produces numbness or stupor
540. shinthe front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankleappeasemake peace with
541. prime
used of the first or originating agent542. saddle
a seat for the rider of a horse or camel543. compassion
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
544. supplemoving and bending with ease
545. invokerequest earnestly; ask for aid or protection
546. Genesisthe first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation
547. Whitehalla wide street in London stretching from
548. readingwritten material intended to be read
549. preparemake ready or suitable or equip in advance
550. fleerun away quickly
551. treasona crime that undermines the offender's government
552. orientthe eastern hemisphere
553. bulkyof large size for its weight
554. craftsmana skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
555. accountantsomeone who maintains and audits financial records
556. worldlycharacteristic of secularity rather than spirituality557. scaldburn with a hot liquid or steam
558. elevateraise from a lower to a higher position
559. barrencompletely wanting or lacking
560. plaita hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
561. effect
a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
562. sheafa package of several things tied together
563. boughany of the larger branches of a tree
564. tempesta violent commotion or disturbance
565. mitesmall arachnid infesting animals or plants or stored foods
566. ceaseput an end to a state or an activity
567. Teutonicof or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages
568. Scotlandone of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain;
569. precedencestatus established in order of importance or urgency
570. fleeceouter coat of especially sheep and yaks
571. landthe solid part of the earth's surface
572. enhanceincrease
573. discerndetect with the senses
574. sentencea string of words satisfying grammatical rules of a language
575. tyrannygovernment in which the ruler is an absolute dictator
576. gablethe triangular wall between the sloping ends of a roof
577. ecclesiasticalof or associated with a church
578. lengththe linear extent in space from one end to the other
579. sprinklescatter with liquid; wet lightly
580. divinea clergyman or other person in religious orders
581. torcha light usually carried in the hand
582. veronicaany plant of the genus Veronica
583. tartaran incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
584. whita tiny or scarcely detectable amount
585. venturean undertaking with an uncertain outcome
586. amendedmodified for the better
587. surpassbe or do something to a greater degree
588. prefixan affix that is added in front of the word
589. mastera person who has general authority over others
590. indignityan affront to one's self-esteem
591. debatea discussion with reasons for and against some proposal
592. grenadea small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
593. jovialfull of or showing high-spirited merriment
594. theatrea building where performances can be presented
595. garnerstore grain
596. contraryexact opposition
597. contesta struggle between rivals
598. porticoporch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered area
599. ponda small lake
600. clause
a separate section of a legal document601. martyr
one who voluntarily suffers death602. rebel
someone who exhibits independence in thought and action
603. imagea visual representation produced on a surface
604. pinea coniferous tree
605. nimblemoving quickly and lightly
606. keenintense or sharp
607. respitea pause from doing something
608. chidecensure severely or angrily
609. intervenebe placed or located between other things
610. tyranta cruel and oppressive dictator
611. strutto walk with a lofty proud gait
612. mishapan unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
613. mirea soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
614. poignantkeenly distressing to the mind or feelings
615. detaincause to be slowed down or delayed
616. ascribeattribute or credit to
617. surgicalof or relating to or involving or used in surgery
618. lamenta cry of sorrow and grief
619. canta slope in the turn of a road or track
620. Colognea commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
621. bore
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
622. negligencefailure to act with the prudence of a reasonable person
623. conquertake possession of by force, as after an invasion
624. treblehaving or denoting a high range
625. anguishextreme distress of body or mind
626. abodeany address at which you dwell more than temporarily
627. bailiffofficer of the court employed to execute writs and processes
628. foresightseeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
629. pillara vertical cylindrical structure supporting a structure
630. Turkishof or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
631. marrownetwork of connective tissue filling the cavities of bones
632. arithmeticmathematics dealing with numerical calculations
633. declarestate emphatically and authoritatively
634. desistchoose not to consume
635. waxsubstance solid at normal temperature and insoluble in water
636. perpetualcontinuing forever or indefinitely
637. Cyprusan island in the eastern MediterraneanAlisandre: Alexandria, in Egypt, captured by Pierre de Lusignan, king ofCyprus, in 1365 but abandoned immediately afterwards.
638. trough
a long narrow shallow receptacle639. griffin
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
640. gospelthe written body of teachings accepted by a religious group
641. abandonmentthe act of giving something up
642. stratageman elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade643. gaudytastelessly showy
644. discouragetry to prevent; show opposition to
645. pledgea binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
646. thronga large gathering of people
647. comforta state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
648. beneficentdoing or producing good
649. turreta small tower extending above a building
650. diligentquietly and steadily persevering in detail or exactness
651. dominationpower to defeat
652. vowela speech sound made with the vocal tract open"Perithous" and "Theseus" must, for the metre, be pronounced as words of four and three syllables respectively -- the vowels at the end not being diphthongated, but enunciated separately, as if the words were printed Pe-ri-tho-us, The-se-us.
653. Carthagean ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697
654. preyanimal hunted or caught for food
655. leisure
time available for ease and relaxation656. conclude
bring to a close657. amiss
in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner
658. realma domain in which something is dominant
659. victorya successful ending of a struggle or contest
660. motleyconsisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
661. feea fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
662. medievalrelating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
663. tributesomething given or done as an expression of esteem
664. slackenbecome slow or slower665. spruceany coniferous tree of the genus Picea
666. natural historythe scientific study of plants or animals (more observational than experimental) usually published in popular magazines rather than in academic journals
667. dubiousfraught with uncertainty or doubt
668. despaira state in which all hope is lost or absent
669. auditora qualified accountant who inspects accounting records
670. bequeathleave or give by will after one's death
671. seizetake hold of; grab
672. prybe nosey
673. despitecontemptuous disregard
674. acknowledgedeclare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
675. sparkleemit or produce sparks
676. Romecapital and largest city of Italy
677. Africathe second largest continent
678. fraternitya social club for male undergraduates
679. hoarda secret store of valuables or money
680. Salisburythe capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
681. complainexpress discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
682. mercenarya person hired to fight for another country than their own
683. guitara stringed instrument usually having six strings
684. coina flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
685. signifiedthe meaning of a word or expression
686. considerthink about carefully; weigh
accomplicea person who joins with another in carrying out some planlewd or lascivious woman
687. prisonera person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
688. endowmentnatural abilities or qualitiesgo away or leave
689. grimharshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
690. muzzleforward projecting part of the head of certain animals
691. quenchsatisfy, as thirst
692. avengetake action in return for a perceived wrong
693. clearreadily apparent to the mind
694. warymarked by keen caution and watchful prudence
695. carvinga sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
696. martyrdomdeath because of a person's adherence of a faith or cause
697. infidela person who does not acknowledge your god
698. divaa distinguished female operatic singer
699. Batha town in southwestern England on the River Avon
700. perila state of danger involving risk
701. tendereasy to cut or chew
702. spadehand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot
703. delighta feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
704. glaringshining intensely
705. steerbe a guiding or motivating force or drive
706. Hulla large fishing port in northeastern England
707. exhortspur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
708. livelyfull of life and energy
709. captureseize as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
710. implyexpress or state indirectly
711. combatantsomeone who fights (or is fighting)
712. odea lyric poem with complex stanza forms
713. poreany tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid
714. wagesa recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
715. rudebelonging to an early stage of technical development
716. rustycovered with or consisting of an oxide coating
717. purchasingthe act of buying
718. advicea proposal for an appropriate course of action
719. guilda formal association of people with similar interests
720. ridera traveler who actively sits and travels on an animal
721. Christendomthe collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
722. principalmost important element
723. ruddyinclined to a healthy reddish colordenotehave as a meaning
724. steephaving a sharp inclination
725. figurethe form or shape of a person's body
726. legenda story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
727. translaterestate from one language into another language
728. contractorsomeone who is hired to build things
729. infinitehaving no limits or boundaries in time or space
730. grievouscausing or marked by grief or anguish
731. sinfulcharacterized by iniquity
732. feignmake believe with the intent to deceive
733. emergingcoming into existence
734. conquestthe act of conquering
735. subsidya grant paid by a government to an enterprise
736. ancientspeople who lived in times long past
737. Aristotleone of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers
738. diligenceconscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task
739. assureinform positively and with certainty and confidence
740. championsomeone who has won first place in a competition
741. perishpass from physical life
742. apparelclothing in general
743. revivecause to regain consciousness
744. discordlack of agreement or harmony
745. hauntfollow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
746. hewmake or shape as with an axe
747. assumetake to be the case or to be true
esteemthe condition of being honored
748. infernalcharacteristic of or resembling Hell
749. toilwork hard
750. prelatea senior clergyman and dignitary
751. alderman
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
752. wandeficient in color suggesting physical or emotional distress
753. vowa solemn pledge to do something
754. feudalrelating to a system where vassals are protected by lords
755. correctionthe act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake
756. ailbe unwell
757. earththe 3rd planet from the sun; the planet
we live on758. termination
the act of ending something759. region
the extended spatial location of something760. omen
a sign of a thing about to happen761. dim
lacking in light; not bright or harsh