Richard III

Richard III Glossary

visage

a person's face

acquit

free someone from a criminal charge

prodigal

spending money or resources freely or recklessly

indignant

showing anger or annoyance

guile

sly or cunning intelligence

surmise

speculate that something is true without evidence to confirm it

malignant

malevolent, evil

boisterous

noisy, energetic, rowdy

sojourn

a temporary stay

recourse

a source of help in a difficult situation

covet

yearn to possess something

imposition

an unfair or unwelcome burden

swoon

faint from extreme emotion

immure

confine someone against their will

garish

bright and showy

profane

not respectful of religious practice

impediment

a hindrance or obstruction

alacrity

brisk and cheerful readiness

sluggard

a lazy person

yeoman

a man holding and cultivating a small landed estate

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