ensnare
to catch or trap someone or something, especially by tricking them
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Spartacus S3E9: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 9Drama
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bleat
to make the sound a sheep, goat, or calf makes
mantling
a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern
fraying
the process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge
cresting
to rise and become visible over the horizon
celt
a member of the ancient peoples who lived in parts of Europe, especially the British Isles, France, and Spain
loin
the meat from the back of a pig or other animal, often sold as a roast
mire
wet, soft ground that you can sink into
shackle
a metal loop or fastener used to connect a chain or rope
errant
not following the usual rules or proper course
pyre
a pile of wood or other material used for burning a dead body at a funeral
goad
to annoy or pressure someone into doing something
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storied
famous or important because of a long history or many notable events
quicken
to make something happen faster or sooner, or to become faster or sooner
specter
a bad thing that seems likely to happen
latching
the act of fastening something with a latch
broach
to start talking about a difficult or sensitive subject
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
flinch
to make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
fester
to become infected and start producing pus
willful
done on purpose; deliberate
cloaking
the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected
scant
very small in amount or number