News Flashcards
Monarchy
Government by king
Coronation
Ceremony for king
Proclaimed
to publicly and officially tell people about something important. The President proclaimed the state of emergency.
Throne
a special chair used by a king or queen to sit on at ceremonies
Parade
a public celebration of a special day or event, usually with bands in the streets and decorated vehicles. he Lord Mayor’s parade
Mash up
to mix or combine two or more different elements. The film has some fun mashing up ancient myth and modern tech.
Spectacle
a performance or an event that is very impressive and exciting to look at
The carnival parade was a magnificent spectacle.
two lenses in a frame that rests on the nose and ears. People wear spectacles in order to be able to see better or to protect their eyes from bright light.
Ritual
a series of actions that are always performed in the same way, especially as part of a religious ceremony.
imbue
to fill somebody/something with strong feelings, opinions or values.
be imbued with something Her voice was imbued with an unusual seriousness.
pomp
the impressive clothes, decorations, music, etc. and traditional customs that are part of an official occasion or ceremony.
Cue
an action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something
cue (for something) Jon’s arrival was a cue for more champagne.
cue to do something I think that’s my cue to explain why I’m here.
Modest
not very large, expensive, important, etc.
modest improvements/reforms
He charged a relatively modest fee.
She grew up in a modest little house in the suburbs.
Solemn
not happy or smiling
Pageantry
impressive and exciting events and ceremonies involving a lot of people wearing special clothes
the pageantry of royal occasions
Knelt/Kneel
to be in or move into a position where your body is supported on your knee or knees
a kneeling figure
People sometimes kneel to pray.
Liege
a king or lord
LImb
an arm or a leg; a similar part of an animal, such as a wing
an artificial limb
Feudal
connected with or similar to feudalism
Consort
the husband or wife of a king, queen, ruler, etc.
Camilla, the Queen Consort (= the king’s wife)
Reign
the period during which a king, queen, emperor, etc. rules
By the end of his reign, the vast empire was in decline.
Sacred
connected with God or a god; considered to be holy
a sacred image/shrine/temple
sacred music
Cows are sacred to Hindus.
Orb
an object like a ball in shape, especially the sun or moon
The red orb of the sun sank beneath the horizon.
Sceptre
a decorated rod carried by a king or queen at ceremonies as a symbol of their power
Bedeck
to decorate something/somebody with flowers, flags, precious stones, etc.
be bedecked (with/in something) The entrance hall was bedecked with trees and tropical plants.
The subject of the portrait is richly bedecked with jewellery.
a flower-bedecked balcony
Abbey
a large church together with a group of buildings in which monks or nuns live or lived in the past
Westminster Abbey
Longevity
long life; the fact of lasting a long time
We wish you both health and longevity.
Regalia
the special clothes that are worn or objects that are carried at official ceremonies
a portrait of the queen in full regalia
Poll
the process of voting in an election
