Gentlemen: The King! Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Gentlemen: The King!

tempestuous (adjective)

Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion; violently stormy.

hauteur (noun)

Disdainful pride or arrogance, especially the haughty manner associated with aristocratic status.

flagons (noun)

Large containers for holding wine or other drinks, typically with a handle and a spout or lid.

purport (noun)

The purpose, meaning, or intention behind something.

suavely (adverb)

In a smoothly charming and persuasive manner, often implying insincerity.

prates (verb)

Talks at length in a foolish or tiresome way; prattles.

compass (verb)

To bring about or accomplish, especially through scheming or planning.

strenuousness (noun)

The quality of requiring or showing great energy, effort, or forceful expression.

pallor (noun)

An unhealthy paleness of the face, especially caused by shock, illness, or fear.

stealthily (adverb)

In a cautious, secretive manner so as to avoid being noticed.

intriguants (noun)

People who engage in secret schemes or political plots; conspirators.

ominous (adjective)

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.

quailed (verb)

Felt or showed fear or apprehension; flinched.

supplication (noun)

The act of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.

candor (noun)

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

colloquy (noun)

A formal conversation or dialogue, especially between two specific people.

nonchalantly (adverb)

In a casually calm and relaxed manner, showing a lack of concern or worry.

demagogue (noun)

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than reasoned argument.

peculation (noun)

The theft or misuse of public funds or property by someone entrusted with them; embezzlement.

rapine (noun)

The violent seizure of property; plundering or pillaging.

hinds (noun)

Farm laborers or rustic peasants, especially those who work the land.

calumny (noun)

The making of false and damaging statements about someone; slander.

florin (noun)

A gold or silver coin used in various European countries, here representing money in general.

recked (verb)

Cared about or paid attention to; an archaic form of "reckoned" meaning to take heed.

celerity (noun)

Swiftness of movement or action; rapidity.