A Hermitage: A house or building that is far away from
Astonishing: Amazing, Surprising other houses, buildings, or people
Arsenal: Weapon Store, Armory Hawker: Dealer, Vendor, Seller
Achieve: Attain, Accomplish I
Arrogance: Egotism, Overconfidence Inhabited: Occupied, Populated
B Impressed: Overcome, Overwhelmed
Butler: The chief manservant of a house Imposter: Fraud, Cheat
Bungalow: Cottage, Lodge Indicate: Pointed out, Specify
Baffled: Puzzled, Bewildered Initiate: Begin, Start, Kick Off
Bough: Main branch of a tree, Limb, Arm J
C Jeer: Make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a
Circumstances: Situations, Conditions loud voice
Commoner: One of the ordinary or common people, Joggle: A bobbing or jerking movement
as opposed to the aristocracy or to royalty Junction: Connection, Joint
Content: Satisfied, Pleased Jagged: Rough, Uneven
Conveyance: Transport, Passage K
D Knock: Bang, Blow
Distinguished: Eminent, Notable, Famous Kin: Family, Relations
Decaying: Rotting, Crumbling Kink: Bend, Twist, Curve
Devotion: Loyalty, Dedication Knob: Bump, Bulge
Diplomacy: Negotiation, Peacekeeping, Knight: A man who served his sovereign or lord as a
Intermediation mounted soldier in armour
E L
Eccentric: Unusual, Strange Lumber: Move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Engage: Fit into place, Appoint Leftovers: Scraps, Wastes
Enrich: Improve, Enhance Lash: Tie, Bind, Fasten
Extinct: Wiped Out, Destroyed Legend: Fable, Myth, Fairy tale
Embrace: Hug, Hold, Cuddle M
F Monsieur: a title or form of address used of or to a
Fell: Chop Down, Knock Down French-speaking man, corresponding to Mr or sir.
Fume: Stink, Smell Mistaken: Wrong, Incorrect, False
Famished: Hungry, Starving Mound: Heap, Pile, Stack
Feat: Achievement, Accomplishment Mantle: Layer, Blanket, Covering
Fleeting: Brief, Short-Lived Multiplex: Cinema Complex, Theater Complex
G N
Glade: Clearing, Open Space Navigate: Find the way, Steer
Gong: A metal disc with a turned rim, giving a Negotiate: Talk, Discuss, Consult
resonant note when struck. Nightmare: A frightening or unpleasant dream
Gaiety: Fun, Cheerfulness Nub: A small lump
Glean: Collect, Pickup, Gather O
H Obstacle: Obstruction, Barrier, Blockage
Homesick: Wistful, Nostalgic, Regretful Owe: Be indebted, Be Obliged
Hovering: Suspended, On the brink, On the edge Outset: Beginning, Start, Birth
Overjoyed: Delighted, Joyful, Elated V
P Viharas: A Buddhist temple or monastery
Paling: A fence made from pointed wooden or metal Vanished: Disappear suddenly and completely
posts Vocation: A strong feeling of suitability for a
Pitch: Playing field, Area of Play particular career or occupation
Pranks: Mischief, Trouble Vandal: A person who deliberately destroys or
Pile up: A crash involving several vehicles or An damages property belonging to others
accumulation of a specified thing W
Q Wander: Walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way
Qualm: An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, Weary: Tired, Exhausted
especially about one's own conduct Wean: Accustom (an infant or other young mammal)
Quench: Satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking. to food other than its mother's milk
Quip: A witty remark Whiff: A puff or breath of air or smoke
Quirk: A peculiar aspect of a person's character or X
behaviour Xerox: Copy (a document) by the Xerox process
R Xeroma:
Recovered: Return to a normal state of health, mind, Excessive dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea
or strength Xeric: (of an environment or habitat) containing little
Reefs: A ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just moisture; very dry
above or below the surface of the sea Xebec: A small three-masted Mediterranean sailing
Retinue: A group of advisers, assistants, or others ship with lateen and square sails
accompanying an important person Y
Resentment: Anger, Bitterness, Dislike Yield: Produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or
S industrial product)
Screech: Give a loud, harsh, piercing cry Yeoman: A man holding and cultivating a small
Snoozing: Sleepy, Tired landed estate
Startled: Worried, Anxious, Troubled Yearn: Desire, Have an intense feeling of longing for
Surely: Certainly, Definitely something
T Yowl: A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or
Token: Voucher, Coupon distress
Taxes: a compulsory contribution to state revenue, Z
levied by the government on workers' income and Zest: Great enthusiasm and energy
business profits Zone: An area or stretch of land having a particular
Tattered: Old and torn; in poor condition characteristic, purpose, or use
Tenement: a room or a set of rooms forming a Zilch: Zero, Nothing
separate residence within a house or block of flats Zit: A spot on the skin
U
Unaware: Ignorant, Uninformed
Udder: the mammary gland of female cattle, sheep,
goats, horses
Uncouth: Uncivilized, Bad Mannered, Rude
Uproar: A loud and impassioned noise or disturbance
