Word origins

• reddishSomewhat red.
• bingeA short period of excessive consumption, especially of food, alcohol, narcotics, etc.
• scissorOne blade of a pair of scissors.
• hornedHaving horns.
• fowlAny bird.
• BronsonA surname transferred from the given name.
• torsionThe act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.
• limboA speculative place or state, thought possibly to be on the edge of the bottomless pit of Hell, where the souls of innocent deceased people might exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, specifically those of the saints who died before the advent of Jesus Christ (who occupy the limbo patrum or limbo of the patriarchs or fathers) and those of unbaptized infants (who occupy the limbo infantum or limbo of the infants); (countable) the possible place where each category of souls might exist, regarded separately.
• shoveTo push, especially roughly or with force.
• accusationThe act of accusing.
• flakeA loose filmy mass or a thin chiplike layer of anything
• pateThe head, particularly the top or crown.
• tabernacleAny temporary dwelling; a hut, tent, or booth.
• mincedFinely chopped.
• westerlyComing from the west; originating in the west.
• midwifeA person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.
• convictTo find guilty, as a result of legal proceedings, or (informal) in a moral sense.
• lawfullyConforming to the law; legally.
• sladeA valley, a flat grassy area, a glade.
• potableGood for drinking without fear of waterborne disease or poisoning.
• jesterOne who jests, jokes or teases.
• gallantBrave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women.
• jewelerA person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry.
• ostrichA large flightless bird of the order Struthioniformes.
• exclamationThe act of loudly calling or crying out, for example, as in anger, grief or pain, joy, surprise, etc.; (countable) an instance of this.
• ascendantMoving upward; ascending, rising.
• GatesheadA town in Tyne and Wear, in north-east England, found upon the southern bank of the Tyne (OS grid ref NZ2562).
• warlockA male magic-user; a male equivalent of a witch; a wizard.
• jurorA member of a jury.
• eamUncle.
• goggleTo stare (at something) with wide eyes.
• awakenTo cause to become awake.
• singularityThe state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual.
• signifyTo create a sign out of something.
• progenyOffspring or descendants considered as a group.
• tributaryA natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
• rosyRose-coloured.
• tormentA catapult or other kind of war-engine.
• howlThe protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.
• eftA newt, especially a smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris, syn. Triturus punctatus), of Europe.
• ecclesiasticalOf or pertaining to the church.
• fifteenthThe ordinal form of the number fifteen.
• mulchAny material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.
• whineA long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
• nonresidentNot resident; not residing in the place in question.
• rooPeace; quietness.
• fiskTo run about; to fist; to whisk.
• followerOne who follows, comes after another.
• chantingSinging, especially as a chant is sung.
• wrestlerA person who wrestles.
• hermitA religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.
• creaseA line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
• wisCertainly, surely.
• perseveranceContinuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.
• vicarIn the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.
• prankA practical joke or mischievous trick.
• repentTo feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".
• agreeableAble to agree; possible to be agreed.
• centrumA centre.
• pulpitA raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform.
• ambushThe act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.
• gaitA manner of walking or stepping; a bearing or carriage while moving on legs.
• bonfireA large, controlled outdoor fire lit to celebrate something or as a signal.
• wastelandA place with no remaining resources; a desert.
• meekHumble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
• lindThe lime tree, or linden tree.
• stowA place, stead.
• parchmentMaterial, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.
• forfeitA penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
• awkOdd; out of order; perverse.
• chastityThe quality of being chaste: the state of abstaining from any sexual activity considered immoral; avoidance of sexual sins.
• frightA state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
• marvellousExciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
• eyreA journey taken by certain Medieval English itinerant judges (justices in eyre)
• beetBeta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.
• brineSalt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.
• waningBecoming weaker or smaller.
• cartwrightA craftsman who makes carts.
• twinkleTo shine with a flickering light; to glimmer.
• supplePliant, flexible, easy to bend.
• geldA payment.
• ordealA trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.
• astronomerOne who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics.
• flickerAn unsteady flash of light.
• rouseTo cause (something) to be (more) active or to move; to agitate, to stir up.
• casuallyIn a casual manner.
• repriseA recurrence or resumption of an action.
• meowUsed to indicate the cry of a cat.
• lashThe thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
• quicksilverThe metal mercury.
• stipendA regular fixed payment made to someone (especially a clergyman, judge, soldier, or teacher) for services provided by them; a salary.
• complexionThe quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.
• eltTo injure (anything) by rough handling; handle roughly.
• coyBashful, shy, retiring.
• shamefulCausing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
• elevateTo raise (something) to a higher position.
• deafnessThe condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear.
• gullyA trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
• bitternessThe quality of having a bitter taste.
• thrushAny of numerous species of songbirds of the cosmopolitan family Turdidae, such as the song thrush, mistle thrush, bluebird, and American robin.