Frump
a term used to describe a woman who has no sense of fashion
To be swamped
to be overwhelmed
A priori
from earlier
Approbation
praise
Bedlam
a state of complete confusion
Croft
a small farm situated next to a house
Dolorous
sad and mournful
Hagiographer
a person who studies saints
Ignomy
a great disgrace or dishonor
Insipid
(of food) lacking flavor
