4,4ab Flashcards
(66 cards)
altar
holy table in a church
carpenter
a person who makes and/or fixes wooden things
dress up
to wear special clothes or costume
evil spirits
powerful forces that cause bad things
fireworks
small containers filled with explosive substances which produce loud noise and brightly coloured patterns in the sky
honour
to show great respect for sb/sth
lantern
a lamp in a metal frame with glass sides and a handle on top
longship
a narrow open vessel with oars used by the Vikings
patron saint
a saint who gives protection
put up
to stick or fasten sth
replica
a copy of sth
scare away
to frighten someone so that they go away
set off
to start
ancient ritual
a ceremony of the past
applaud
to clap in order to show approval of sb/sth
bonfire
a fire made outdoors as part of a celebration
brass band
a group of musicians who play musical instruments such as trumpets and horns
burning tar
thick black sticky substance in flames
cheer
to shout loudly to encourage sb or to show approval
complete a circuit
go round an entire set route
court jester
a person who made kings laugh
eye-catching costumes
outfits for dressing up that draw attention
fancy dress
funny clothing worn to a party
gather
(to cause) to come together