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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) English vocabulary

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  • crownless

    Word

    without a crown

  • utterer

    Word

    a person who says or speaks something

  • uttermost

    Word

    greatest in degree; extreme

  • flagon

    Word

    a large bottle or container for wine or other drinks

  • kingly

    Word

    having the style, dignity, or appearance of a king

  • thatching

    Word

    the activity of covering a roof with straw or reeds

  • rashly

    Word

    in a careless or impulsive way

  • regurgitation

    Word

    the act of bringing swallowed food back up into the mouth

  • broil

    Word

    cook food under direct, intense heat

  • witless

    Word

    lacking intelligence or good judgment; foolish

  • lordly

    Word

    having a proud, grand, or noble appearance or manner

  • bereft

    Word

    lacking something important, especially hope, joy, or comfort

  • fealty

    Word

    a formal promise of loyalty and support to a ruler or lord

  • foolhardy

    Word

    taking dangerous risks without thinking carefully

  • tidings

    Word

    news or information, especially about something important or welcome

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • fuming

    Word

    very angry

  • brigand

    Word

    a robber, especially one who attacks travelers on roads or in remote places

  • heraldry

    Word

    the study or system of coats of arms and family symbols

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • hew

    Word

    to cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, with a tool

  • stinker

    Word

    a person or thing that is annoying, unpleasant, or very bad

  • kinsman

    Word

    a male relative

  • forsake

    Word

    to leave someone or something and not come back

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  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • reek

    Word

    to smell very bad

  • fester

    Word

    to become infected and start producing pus

  • supplant

    Word

    to replace something or someone, especially by taking over their role or use

  • hungered

    Word

    to feel very hungry

  • cloaking

    Word

    the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected

  • gob

    Word

    a lump or blob of something, especially a sticky or wet one

  • veiled

    Word

    hidden or expressed in a way that is not direct or obvious

  • thatch

    Word

    a roof covering made of straw, reeds, or similar plant material

  • withered

    Word

    dried out and shriveled

  • maggot

    Word

    the soft, legless larva of a fly

  • raze

    Word

    to completely destroy a building, town, or other place

  • fume

    Word

    a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

  • disloyalty

    Word

    the quality of not being loyal or faithful

  • tingle

    Word

    to feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation

  • piped

    Word

    carried or supplied through pipes

  • inquisitive

    Word

    curious and eager to know or learn things

  • cur

    Word

    a stray or mixed-breed dog

  • slighting

    Word

    showing disrespect or contempt

  • pitying

    Word

    showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

  • henceforth

    Word

    from this time on; from now on

  • startle

    Word

    to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

  • subtlety

    Word

    the quality of being subtle, especially when something is not obvious at first

  • sleepless

    Word

    not able to sleep

  • treacherous

    Word

    dangerous because it may cause harm or trouble

  • treachery

    Word

    the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty

  • esquire

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    a polite title used after a man's name, especially in formal letters

  • encampment

    Word

    a temporary camp, especially for soldiers or travelers

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • foresight

    Word

    the ability to think ahead and plan for the future

  • softness

    Word

    the quality of being soft

  • horrid

    Word

    very unpleasant, ugly, or disgusting

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • livery

    Word

    a special uniform worn by servants, officials, or workers

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • foresee

    Word

    to know or guess that something will happen before it happens

  • profess

    Word

    to state or claim something openly

  • kindle

    Word

    to light a fire or make something start burning

  • malice

    Word

    the desire to harm someone or to do something wrong

  • stroking

    Word

    the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

  • morbid

    Word

    showing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant or disturbing things, especially death or injury

  • unwise

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    not sensible; likely to cause problems or harm

  • whim

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    a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

  • madman

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    an offensive word for a man who is thought to be mentally ill or behaving in a wild way

  • coasting

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    the act of moving along without using power

  • springing

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    moving with quick, light jumps

  • abyss

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    a very deep hole or empty space that seems to have no bottom

  • shire

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    a county or district in England

  • stuffing

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    soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

  • lordship

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    the title or form of address used for a lord

  • keyed

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    locked with a key

  • breaded

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    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • break cover

    Phrase

    stop hiding and appear in public or speak openly

  • white rider

    Phrase

    a name for the rider on the white horse in the Book of Revelation, often understood as Conquest or Pestilence

  • shadowing

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    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • filth

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    very dirty or disgusting matter

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • caretaker

    Word

    a person who looks after a building or property

  • even as

    Phrase

    at the same time that something else is happening

  • citadel

    Word

    a strong fortress, usually built in or near a city

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • grieve

    Word

    to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

  • ride for

    Phrase

    to support someone very strongly and openly

  • sit upon

    Phrase

    to keep something for yourself, especially unfairly

  • plunge

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    to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

  • mercenary

    Word

    a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign army

  • lair

    Word

    a hidden place where a wild animal lives

  • ragged

    Word

    (of clothes or a person) old, torn, and untidy

  • rascal

    Word

    a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child

  • go at

    Phrase

    to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

  • ride with

    Phrase

    to spend time with someone or be part of their group

  • gracious

    Word

    kind, polite, and pleasant to people

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