Crispin Vocabulary: Chapters 1~10

1. Midst (noun)-The middle, or central part or point (e.g. He looked desperately for a way to escape from the midst of the forest.)
2. Shroud (noun)-A burial garment used to cover up a person’s body (e.g. Shrouds were made for burying the dead after the battle.)
3. Taunt (trans. v.)-To jeer or make fun of in an insulting or mocking manner (e.g. They taunted the small boy until he burst into tears.)
4. Pauper (noun)-A person who is very poor (e.g. The pauper barely had enough food for him and his wife to have a meal.)
5. Steward (noun)-A person who works in a large household and manages domestic concerns (e.g. When the lord went on a trip, the steward was left in charge of all of his land.)
6. Deign (int. v.)-To condescend reluctantly to communicate or confront a lower person (e.g. He finally deigned to do the project with the rookie.)
7. Transgression [Transgress] (int. v.)-To violate or go beyond what is allowed; to break a law (e.g. He was sentenced to prison for three years for only a small transgression.)
8. Poach (int. v.)-To trespass to another’s territory to take game or fish illegally (e.g. In the middle of the night, my father quietly went into the woods to poach some fish for breakfast.)
9. Forfeit (adj.)-To be lost or subject to be lost (e.g. As soon as he shot the arrow, he new the match was forfeit.)

1. Cease (int. v.)-To gradually come to an end (e.g. Eventually, the blood ceased to flow, and we were able to bandage the wound more neatly.)
2. Welt (noun)-A lump or a ridge on the body, as by a blow or allergic reaction (e.g. There was a huge welt rising on his head from the blow.)
3. Minion (noun)-A follower, underling, or servant of some sort who serves a master (e.g. His minions will do anything to achieve their master’s purpose.)
4. Parchment (noun)-A specially prepared skin of a sheep or a goat, that was once used for writing on (e.g. The letter was written to me on a piece of dry parchment.)
5. Kin (noun)-A group of people who share a common ancestry (e.g. His kin did not help him at all in trying to solve his problem.)
6. Transfixed (trans. v.)-To be held motionless by some kind of happening (e.g. He was transfixed by the movements of the orchestra’s bows.)
7. Avail (noun)-Advancement towards attainment of a certain goal or purpose (e.g. We searched around the campgrounds for Eric until midnight to no avail.)

1. Recurrence (noun)-Another occurrence or happening of something (e.g. Even after seemingly disappearing, the mysterious illness recurred several times throughout the century.)
2. Mortality (noun)-The quality of being able to live and die; being mortal (e.g. The actions of the terrorist resulted in the mortality of many people.)
3. Impoverished (adj.)-To be poor and/or deprived of strength and richness (e.g. He did not care if he looked impoverished; he walked down the street with his head held high.)
4. Jest (noun)-A jeer or taunt that is intended for the person to take as mockery or humor; a prank (e.g. His weak jest nearly led to the wrath of the king.)
5. Shunned (trans. v.)-To be avoided or isolated from deliberately; persecuted (e.g. Even in school, he was shunned by everyone else.)
6. Plight (noun)-An unfortunate, difficult, or bad situation (e.g. His uncontrolled anger at the teacher put him in a serious plight.)
7. Serf (noun)-A servant who works for a noble and was part of the feudal system in medieval times (e.g. Recently, many serfs have died because of the sickness.)
8. Mercenary (noun)-A foreign soldier who is paid to fight in wars (e.g. The mercenaries found themselves being shipped out of the country to fight a war.)

1. Untoward (adj.)-Unpleasant, unfortunate, or bad (e.g. Despite their untoward progress, he tried to keep a positive attitude.)
2. Thatch (adj.)-Made out straw or plant material (e.g. The thatch roof was so thin that it looked like it might fall in from a drop of rain.)
3. Bailiff (noun)-A person who is given power or authority to care for or support those in a set area (e.g. When our bailiff did not fulfill his duties, we fired him and selected another person.)
4. Reeve (noun)-A person or official who is responsible for seeing that villagers or citizens are following their needs (e.g. The reeve made regular checks in the area to make sure that everyone was paying their taxes.)
5. Mean (adj.)-Run down, damaged, or in bad condition (e.g. Our mean hut seemed it would tumble down any moment.)
6. Pinnacle (noun)-The highest point, or peak, or something (e.g. After a long climb, we finally reached the pinnacle of the mountain.)
7. Meander (int. v.)-To follow a winding or curving course (e.g. The river meandered through the fields and into the ocean.)
8. Impenetrable (adj.)-Very strong and unable to be broken through (e.g. The castle was an impenetrable fortress; its enemies could not pierce its walls.)
9. Fallow (adj.)-Left unsown or unfertilized; not used for farming uses (e.g. Of the four fields, the last one was left fallow to let minerals reform before the next sowing.)
10. Infidels (noun)-Uncivilized invaders or attackers; barbarians (e.g. The invasion of the infidels began on the fifth day of November, in the Year of Our Lord 1564.)

1. Canonical (adj.)-Related to a general rule or procedure; especially depending on church hours (e.g. The canonical bell rang two times a day, once at daybreak and once at sunset, to mark the start of the curfew.)
2. Strident (adj.)-Harsh, fast, and insistent; in a demanding or ordering way (e.g. The principal talked stridently to the class.)
3. Clamor (noun)-A loud noise or tumult (e.g. The clamor abruptly stopped when the king came out to speak.)
4. Apprehension (noun)-A feeling of mistrust, cautiousness, or suspicion (e.g. His apprehension kept him away from the house for months.)
5. Implore (trans. v.)-1. To ask or call upon or, 2. To dislike (e.g. He implored to Jesus to help his life, or take him to heaven now.)
6. Hue (noun)-Different aspects, classes, or shades; especially used in color (e.g. The different hues of red outlined the sunset.)
7. Cry (noun)-A loud shout or call (e.g. The battle cry rang throughout the battlefield.)

1. Skittish (adj.)-Fragile, frisky, and easily scared (e.g. He was as skittish as a chicken.)
2. Petitions (noun)-Requests given, especially to solve a problem (e.g. The petitions from the townspeople were ignored and taxes were instead raised.)
3. Moot (noun)-A meeting or discussion (e.g. The rebels called a moot and talked strategy on how to win the war.)
4. Treason (noun)-The act of betraying (e.g. The man was charged with treason for keeping some grain for his child.)
5. Plight (noun)-An unfortunate, difficult, or bad situation (e.g. His uncontrolled anger at the teacher put him in a serious plight.)
6. Curfew (noun)-A period of time in which nobody may go out and/or do any activities (e.g. The curfew starts at 9 p.m.; you’d better be ready.)

1. Alb (noun)-A form of white clothing that is worn like robe (e.g. The priest’s alb was a white as a mound of new snow.)
2. Tonsured (adj.)-Shaven with a thin border of hair around like a crown (e.g. The man’s salt-and-pepper hair was tonsured like a monk.)
3. Sanctuary (noun)-A place for refuge and protection (e.g. This cottage is a sanctuary for lost hikers.)
4. Tallow (noun)-A white waxy substance made from melting down fat from cattle or sheep; used to make soap, candles, and lubricants (e.g. The tallow candle slowly burned down until it was left only as a stub.)
5. Genuflect (int. v.)-To kneel or to bend the knee to the ground, especially in worship (e.g. The priest genuflected in worship to God.)
6. Distraught (adj.)-Agitated or confused mentally (e.g. The army made quick work of the distraught rebels.)
7. Sullen (adj.)-Gloomily or dully depressed (e.g. He sullenly listened to her chiding and left.)
8. Scrutinize (trans. v.)-To observe closely and carefully (e.g. The scouts scrutinized the fortress carefully, and went back to report to their general.)
9. Siege (noun)-A military blockage of a city, fortress, or such to compel it to surrender (e.g. The castle was able to resist the siege long enough for reinforcements to arrive.)

1. Garment (noun)-A piece of clothing (e.g. He ripped his garment as he ran through the thorned bush, but only cared for his life.)
2. Hang (trans. v.)-To fasten to an elevated point without any support from below (e.g. The dried herbs and vegetables hung from the rafters in small bundles.)
3. Crone (noun)-A wizened old woman (e.g. The old crone was always kind to me; she once gave me a bag full of marbles as a gift.)
4. Foreboding (noun)-A strong feeling or prediction of a misfortune or such that may happen in the future (e.g. Although all seemed safe, I still had a sense of foreboding within my mind.)
5. Skirting (trans. v.)-To move along the edge of something (e.g. We skirted along the border of the forest so as to avoid detection.)