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Spartacus S3E9: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 9Drama

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  • ensnare

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    to catch or trap someone or something, especially by tricking them

  • bleat

    Word

    to make the sound a sheep, goat, or calf makes

  • mantling

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    a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern

  • fraying

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    the process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge

  • cresting

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    to rise and become visible over the horizon

  • celt

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    a member of the ancient peoples who lived in parts of Europe, especially the British Isles, France, and Spain

  • loin

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    the meat from the back of a pig or other animal, often sold as a roast

  • mire

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    wet, soft ground that you can sink into

  • shackle

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    a metal loop or fastener used to connect a chain or rope

  • errant

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    not following the usual rules or proper course

  • pyre

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    a pile of wood or other material used for burning a dead body at a funeral

  • goad

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    to annoy or pressure someone into doing something

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  • storied

    Word

    famous or important because of a long history or many notable events

  • quicken

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    to make something happen faster or sooner, or to become faster or sooner

  • specter

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    a bad thing that seems likely to happen

  • latching

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    the act of fastening something with a latch

  • broach

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    to start talking about a difficult or sensitive subject

  • welcomer

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    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • flinch

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    to make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain

  • silvering

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    the process of turning silver in color

  • fester

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    to become infected and start producing pus

  • willful

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    done on purpose; deliberate

  • cloaking

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

  • scant

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    very small in amount or number

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  • fraught

    Word

    full of trouble, danger, or difficulty

  • womanhood

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    the state of being an adult woman

  • ply

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    to ask someone a lot of questions or try hard to get something from them

  • etch

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    to cut or mark a design into a hard surface, often with acid or a sharp tool

  • wondrous

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    very beautiful, impressive, or delightful

  • butchering

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    the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

  • nourish

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    give someone or something the food or care needed for growth and health

  • drape

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    to hang or place something loosely over something else

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • slighting

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    showing disrespect or contempt

  • yearn

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    to want something very much, especially something you have lost or cannot have

  • shrewd

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    good at judging people and situations accurately; clever and practical

  • lofty

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    very tall and impressive

  • dangle

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    to hang down loosely or swing gently

  • fearsome

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    causing fear or dread

  • gory

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    showing a lot of blood or violence

  • treacherous

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    dangerous because it may cause harm or trouble

  • balm

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    a soft ointment used to soothe or heal skin

  • diviner

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    a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

  • conjure

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    to make something seem to appear from nowhere, often by using imagination or magic

  • encampment

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    a temporary camp, especially for soldiers or travelers

  • evener

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    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • tether

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    a rope or chain used to tie an animal so it cannot move far

  • joyous

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    full of joy; very happy and cheerful

  • horde

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    a very large crowd or group of people

  • prowess

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    great skill or ability in doing something

  • sickly

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    looking weak, unhealthy, or slightly ill

  • whim

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    a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

  • relive

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    to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

  • peril

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    serious danger, especially danger of death or injury

  • lifeless

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    not alive; dead

  • springing

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    moving with quick, light jumps

  • stripping

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    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • gladiator

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    a man in ancient Rome who fought in public contests for entertainment

  • shadowing

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

  • renegade

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    a person who has betrayed a group, country, or belief

  • overtake

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    to pass a moving vehicle, person, or thing that is going in the same direction

  • taunt

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    to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

  • lash

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    to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

  • set against

    Phrase

    to make people oppose or dislike someone or something

  • guise

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    an outward appearance that hides the real nature of something

  • fives

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    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • envoy

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    a person sent to represent a government or organization, especially in talks with another country

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • tell of

    Phrase

    to describe or talk about something

  • solemn

    Word

    serious and formal in a way that shows respect or importance

  • bounding

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    moving quickly with light, springy steps

  • tremble

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    to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because you are nervous, cold, or weak

  • closeness

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    the state of being physically near someone or something

  • paternal

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    relating to a father

  • titan

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    a very important or powerful person or thing in a particular field

  • pass as

    Phrase

    to be accepted or believed as a particular type of person or thing, especially because you look like it

  • shading

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    the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

  • cling

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    to hold on tightly to someone or something

  • tempt

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    to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • no contest

    Phrase

    used to say that one choice is clearly better or more certain than the others

  • latch

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    a simple device for fastening a door or gate

  • sounder

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    a group of wild boars

  • thundering

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    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • fair trade

    Phrase

    a way of buying and selling that aims to give producers fair prices and better working conditions, especially in poorer countries

  • laurel

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    a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

  • crimson

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    a deep red color with a slight purple tone

  • mantle

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    a loose piece of clothing worn over the shoulders, like a cloak

  • unleash

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    to release something or someone from restraint

  • wrath

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    very strong anger

  • maneuver

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    to move carefully or skillfully through a difficult place or situation

  • deserving

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    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • share in

    Phrase

    to take part in something together with other people

  • rebellious

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    showing a strong desire to resist authority or rules

  • mourn

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    to feel deep sadness because someone has died

  • unseen

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    not seen or noticed

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • have nots

    Phrase

    people who have little money or wealth

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • storming

    Word

    moving forward quickly and forcefully

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