Vocab Flashcards
Sentinels
a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Bulwarks
an extension of a ship’s sides above the level of the deck.
Decoction
the liquor resulting from concentrating the essence of a substance by heating or boiling, especially a medicinal preparation made from a plant.
Pythagorean maxim
Pythagoras laid it down as a rule, that his disciples should not eat beans , because this food is very flatulent, and contrary to that tranquillity of mind which a truth-seeking spirit should possess.
Cajoling
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
Boisterous
(of wind, weather, or water) wild or stormy.
Dilapidated
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
Zephyr
a soft gentle breeze.
Tepid
(especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm
Cretan Labyrinth
was an elaborate, confusing structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King
Twain
In two
Indecorous
not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Ablutions
the act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect).
Accosted
approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
Skylarking
pass time by playing tricks or practical jokes; indulge in horseplay.
