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