noonday
the time around noon
Episode vocabulary
Spartacus S2E5: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 5Drama
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encumbrance
something that causes trouble, delay, or difficulty
parch
to make or become very dry, especially from heat
teary
showing tears or likely to cry
carthaginian
relating to ancient Carthage or its people
punctuate
to add punctuation marks to a piece of writing
swill
to drink something quickly or greedily
entreat
to ask someone very strongly or urgently to do something
portent
a sign that something important or bad is going to happen
mantling
a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern
foretell
to say or show that something will happen in the future
dutiful
doing what you are expected or required to do, especially because you feel it is your duty
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bedchamber
a bedroom, especially in a formal or old-fashioned setting
afire
burning or on fire
rafter
a sloping beam that supports a roof
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
storied
famous or important because of a long history or many notable events
specter
a bad thing that seems likely to happen
graciously
in a kind, polite, and pleasant way
besiege
to surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force it to surrender
ply
to ask someone a lot of questions or try hard to get something from them
grievous
causing great pain, suffering, or sadness
etch
to cut or mark a design into a hard surface, often with acid or a sharp tool