VII. The Governor's Hall — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from VII. The Governor's Hall

magistracy (noun)

The body of magistrates; those who hold positions of civil authority and judicial power.

imperious (adjective)

Assuming authority without justification; domineering and overbearing.

unpremeditated (adjective)

Not planned or thought out in advance; spontaneous.

ignominy (noun)

Public shame or disgrace; deep personal humiliation.

similitude (noun)

A comparison or likeness between two things; resemblance.

precincts (noun)

The area within the boundaries or walls of a place; an enclosed or surrounding region.

pestilence (noun)

A fatal epidemic disease; also used figuratively to mean a destructive or harmful force.

cabalistic (adjective)

Relating to mystical or occult symbols and secret traditions.

cuirass (noun)

A piece of armor consisting of a breastplate and backplate fastened together, worn to protect the torso.

gorget (noun)

A piece of armor designed to protect the throat.

greaves (noun)

Armor pieces that protect the lower legs, from knee to ankle.

gauntlets (noun)

Armored gloves, typically extending to protect the wrist and forearm.

panoply (noun)

A complete suit of armor; also used broadly to mean a magnificent or impressive collection.

physiognomy (noun)

A person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character.

eldritch (adjective)

Weird, sinister, or ghostly; unnervingly strange.

leech (noun)

An archaic term for a physician or healer, derived from the Old English word for doctor.