Chapter XI. At Guildhall. — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XI. At Guildhall.

beruffled (adjective)

Decorated or adorned in an elaborate, ruffled manner.

limpid (adjective)

Clear, transparent, and calm; used especially of water.

populous (adjective)

Densely inhabited; filled with a large number of people.

magnates (noun)

Wealthy or influential people, especially in business or industry.

bawdkin (noun)

A rich fabric interwoven with gold or silver threads; also spelled baldachin or baudkin.

scimitars (noun)

Short, curved swords with a convex cutting edge, associated with Eastern or Middle Eastern warriors.

bawdricks (noun)

Broad belts or sashes worn diagonally across the chest to support a sword or bugle; also spelled baldrics.

commingling (noun (gerund))

Mixing or blending together thoroughly.

mortification (noun)

A feeling of great embarrassment, shame, or humiliation.

rapier (noun)

A thin, light, sharp-pointed sword used primarily for thrusting.

ruffler (noun)

A swaggering bully or vagabond, especially one who begs aggressively or lives by his wits.

prodigiously (adverb)

To an extraordinarily great degree; enormously.

prostrate (adjective)

Lying flat on the ground, especially as a result of being knocked down.

prerogative (noun)

An exclusive right or privilege held by a particular person or group, especially by virtue of rank or office.

incrusted (adjective (past participle))

Covered or decorated with a hard surface layer or coating; encrusted.

mommarye (noun)

A mummery; a masked performance or pantomime, often part of a court entertainment.