Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Dykes
A
a long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea.
2
Q
Pollards
A
a tree whose top and branches have been cut to encourage new growth.
3
Q
Eluding
A
to avoid or escape something.
4
Q
Impregnable
A
Unable to be defeated or overcome
5
Q
Dwellings
A
A place of residents e.g. a flat or house
6
Q
Betwixt
A
Between
7
Q
Connubial
A
The relationship between a married couple
8
Q
Trenchant
A
- Vigorous or incisive in expression or style
- (Archaic) a sharp edge of a weapon or tool
9
Q
Plaister
A
Referring to a plaister spatula
10
Q
Dexterity
A
Skill in performing tasks, especially with hands
11
Q
Imbruing
A
To stain one’s hands or sword
12
Q
Drat
A
A fairly mild expression of anger or annoyance
13
Q
Augmented
A
Having been made greater in size or value
14
Q
Gibbet - Station
A
A device used for hanging a person until dead
15
Q
Rimy
A
Covered with frost
