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Revel (40) - verb
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To take great pleasure or delight in (usually followed by in)
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Revels - plural noun
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A celebration; a time of merrymaking
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Boisterous (85) - adj.
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Rough, noisy, especially in the sense of jolliness
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Trifle (108) - noun
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A thing or matter of little importance or significance
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Ghastly (136) - adj.
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Shockingly frightful or dreadful; also, resembling a ghost
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Tunic (152) - noun
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A man's dress-like garment, worn with a belt (falls to knees)
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Mantle (153) - noun
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A sleeveless cloak or cape, worn over a tunic or dress (unisex)
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Ermine (155) - noun
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Biology: A kind of weasel
Fashion: The white fur of said weasel (trims clothing) |
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Taut (157) - adj.
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Tightly drawn; tense; not slack
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Bridle (178) - noun
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Part of the harness that controls a horse
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Holly (206) - noun
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A plant with spiny leaves and red berries; associated with Christmas
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Wince (316) - verb
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To draw back, as if from pain or a blow; to flinch
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Folly (324) - noun
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A foolish action or idea; absurdity; nonsense
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Indifferent (336) - adj.
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Without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic
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Liege (344) - noun
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A feudal lord. Often preceded by the word my and used as a term of address from a social inferior
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