Abbey Flashcards
Abbey
A church building used by a community of monks and nuns
Avatar
Somebody who embodies, personifies, or is the manifestation of an idea of concept
Buffoons
People that amuse others by clowning. Joking or by ridiculous behavior
Contagion
The transmission of disease, especially by physical contact between persons or contact with infected objects such as bedding or clothing
Courtiers
People that spend time at a royal court to attend the king or queen
Dauntless
Unlikely or unable to be frightened or discouraged
Defiance
Open, bold, or hostile refusal to obey or conform
Depopulated
A reduction in the number of residents in an area through, for example, disease, war, famine, or enforced location
Dissolution
The breaking up or destruction of an organization or institution
Dominions
Ruling power, authority, or control; somebody’s area of influence or control
Eccentric
Unconventional, especially in a whimsical way
Egress
The act of coming or going out or from leaving a place
Folly
A thoughtless or reckless act or idea
Girdled
A woman’s elasticized foundation garment or corset
Hale
To compel somebody to go somewhere, especially to court; to pull or drag
Improvisatori
Someone that does something gong without rehearsal or preparation; improvise
Ingress
Entry into a place
Sagacious
Having or based on a profound knowledge and understanding of the world combined with interference and good judgement
Scarlet
A hue or color of red tinged with orange
Brazier
A metal container used outdoors for burning coal or charcoal
Candelabrum
A large candleholder with several arms and branches
Casements
A window that opens on hinges
Countenances
Somebody’s face, or the expression on it
Gaudy
Brightly colored or showily decorated to a unpleasant or vulgar degree
