In The Court Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from In The Court

Zemstvo (noun)

An elected local council in pre-revolutionary Russia responsible for roads, schools, and public services in rural districts.

decrepit (adjective)

Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect; in a state of severe deterioration.

harmony (noun)

A pleasing arrangement of parts; a state of agreement or visual consistency.

fumigating (adjective)

Producing smoke or fumes, especially to disinfect or purify an enclosed space.

parti-coloured (adjective)

Having patches or sections of two or more colors; varied or diverse in character.

deprivation (noun)

The act of taking something away, especially a legal stripping of rights or privileges as punishment.

apathetic (adjective)

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifferent.

sacristan (noun)

A person in charge of the contents and upkeep of a church, often responsible for reading prayers aloud during services.

indefatigably (adverb)

In a tireless, persistent manner; without showing any signs of weariness.

narcotic (adjective)

Having a dulling, sleep-inducing, or numbing effect on the senses.

lustreless (adjective)

Lacking brightness, shine, or vitality; dull and lifeless.

frigid (adjective)

Extremely cold in manner or attitude; devoid of warmth or emotion.

ardour (noun)

Intense enthusiasm, passion, or zeal for something.

dull-witted (adjective)

Slow to understand; mentally sluggish or lacking sharpness.

callousness (noun)

An insensitive, emotionally hardened lack of feeling or sympathy toward others' suffering.

languidly (adverb)

In a slow, relaxed manner that suggests a lack of energy or interest.

mud-bespattered (adjective)

Covered or splashed with mud.

foppish (adjective)

Excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress.

cravat (noun)

A wide strip of fabric worn around the neck, tucked into an open-collared shirt; an early form of necktie.

circumspect (adjective)

Wary, cautious, and unwilling to take risks; carefully considering all circumstances.

Croesus (noun)

An allusion to the ancient Lydian king famous for his wealth; used to mean an extremely rich person.

aberration (noun)

A departure from what is normal or expected; in legal contexts, a temporary loss of rational mental control.

disinclination (noun)

A reluctance or unwillingness to do something.