Chapter XIV. 'Le Roi est mort--vive le Roi.' — Vocabulary
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter XIV. 'Le Roi est mort--vive le Roi.'
- rapturous
- Feeling or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm.
- liege
- A feudal superior or sovereign to whom allegiance and service are owed.
- condolences
- Expressions of sympathy and sorrow offered to someone who has experienced a loss.
- obsequies
- Funeral rites or ceremonies.
- aggrandisements
- Increases in power, status, or wealth; acts of making something appear greater.
- indiscretion
- An act or remark that is unwise or shows poor judgment, especially one that reveals confidential information.
- sordid
- Involving ignoble actions and motives; dirty or squalid.
- mantles
- Loose sleeveless cloaks or capes, often worn as ceremonial garments.
- preamble
- A preliminary or introductory statement, especially the opening part of a formal document.
- peradventure
- Perhaps; possibly. An archaic word meaning "by chance."
- pathetic
- Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion (original sense, not the modern colloquial meaning of "inadequate").
- fervidly
- With intense and passionate feeling; ardently.
- distempered
- Disordered or disturbed; here used figuratively to mean wildly extravagant or feverish.
- demeanour
- Outward behavior or bearing; the way a person conducts themselves.
- august
- Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
- deliberations
- Long and careful consideration or discussion.