Vocabulary Building: Key Words and Definitions for Advanced Learners

Scruple

A very small amount; a slight doubt or hesitation

Razed

Completely destroyed or wiped out

Swounds

Means by god’s wounds

Sulphurous

considered a quality of thunder and lightening

Virtuous

Morally good; righteous in behavior

Sense

Reason or sexual desire

Arraign

To formally accuse or call someone to account

Crest

A decorative emblem worn on a helmet or shield

Enshield

shielded round gives awkward gloss

Credulous

Too willing to believe; easily deceived

Resolute

Firm and determined in purpose

Alacrity

Cheerful readiness or eagerness

Recoil

To suddenly pull back in fear, pain, or shock

Throngingly

In a crowded or packed manner