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Vikings S5E9: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 9Action & AdventureDramaWar & Politics

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  • neigh

    Word

    to make the high sound a horse makes

  • wheeze

    Word

    to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway

  • statecraft

    Word

    the skill of running a country and handling political affairs well

  • agape

    Word

    wide open, especially because of surprise or shock

  • hurler

    Word

    a baseball pitcher

  • depredation

    Word

    the act of plundering, damaging, or destroying something

  • bleat

    Word

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

  • fealty

    Word

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

  • calamitous

    Word

    causing or involving great damage, trouble, or failure

  • clamor

    Word

    a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people

  • snicker

    Word

    to laugh quietly in a way you try to hide

  • tactician

    Word

    a person who is skilled at planning and using strategy

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  • clucking

    Word

    the short, low sound a hen makes

  • anoint

    Word

    to put oil or holy oil on someone or something as part of a religious ceremony

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • wince

    Word

    to make a quick, small movement because of pain, fear, or embarrassment

  • outflank

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    to move around the side of an enemy or obstacle to gain an advantage

  • reconvene

    Word

    to meet or gather again, especially for a formal meeting

  • jeer

    Word

    to shout rude or mocking remarks at someone

  • kingship

    Word

    the position or power of a king

  • bishopric

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    the area or district a bishop is responsible for

  • whimper

    Word

    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • clank

    Word

    to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

  • usurp

    Word

    to take power, a role, or a position by force or unfairly

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  • impunity

    Word

    freedom from punishment for doing something wrong or illegal

  • murmuring

    Word

    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

  • heathen

    Word

    a person who does not follow a major religion, especially one who is not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim

  • resolute

    Word

    showing strong determination and not giving up

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • subside

    Word

    to become weaker, quieter, or less severe

  • crackling

    Word

    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • murmur

    Word

    a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

  • evener

    Word

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

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • spiritually

    Word

    in a way that relates to the spirit or soul

  • sickly

    Word

    looking weak, unhealthy, or slightly ill

  • confer

    Word

    to give someone a title, honor, right, or benefit

  • peril

    Word

    serious danger, especially danger of death or injury

  • invoke

    Word

    to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

  • hoot

    Word

    the sound an owl makes

  • aye aye

    Phrase

    A naval reply meaning yes, sir, or I understand and will obey

  • despairing

    Word

    feeling or showing that you have lost all hope

  • humility

    Word

    the quality of not thinking you are more important than other people

  • distort

    Word

    to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • equip

    Word

    to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

  • step back

    Phrase

    a setback or decline

  • solemn

    Word

    serious and formal in a way that shows respect or importance

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • quarreling

    Word

    arguing or fighting angrily

  • serpent

    Word

    a snake, especially one that is large or seen as dangerous

  • my Lord

    Phrase

    a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

  • precursor

    Word

    something that comes before and leads to a later thing

  • nominate

    Word

    to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job

  • weakly

    Word

    in a weak or feeble way

  • provoke

    Word

    to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

  • stronghold

    Word

    a place that is strongly defended against attack

  • remorse

    Word

    a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

  • urgency

    Word

    the need for quick action

  • endorse

    Word

    to publicly support a person, product, or idea

  • spar

    Word

    to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

  • weeping

    Word

    crying or showing tears

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • aspire

    Word

    to have a strong desire to achieve something

  • why on Earth

    Phrase

    used to show strong surprise, annoyance, or disbelief in a question

  • applaud

    Word

    to show approval by clapping

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • thundering

    Word

    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • temporal

    Word

    relating to time

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • prestige

    Word

    great respect and admiration that people have for someone or something because of its quality or success

  • on earth

    Phrase

    used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

  • take away from

    Phrase

    to not make something seem less good, exciting, or impressive

  • swarm

    Word

    a large group of insects flying or moving together

  • undermine

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    to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

  • avenge

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    to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

  • wanderer

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    a person who travels from place to place without a fixed home

  • weep

    Word

    to cry and produce tears

  • undertaking

    Word

    a task or project that takes a lot of effort

  • savior

    Word

    a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

  • grunt

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    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • imperative

    Word

    extremely important or necessary

  • flatter

    Word

    to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • hornet

    Word

    a large stinging insect like a wasp

  • saxon

    Word

    a member of the Saxons, a Germanic people who lived in northern Europe and later settled in England

  • know of

    Phrase

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

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • storming

    Word

    moving forward quickly and forcefully

  • quarrel

    Word

    an angry argument, usually between people who know each other

  • dedicate

    Word

    to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • sigh

    Word

    to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

  • as you know

    Phrase

    used to remind someone of something they already know

  • hesitation

    Word

    a pause or delay because someone is unsure what to do or say

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • first light

    Phrase

    the first light of the morning, just before the sun rises

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