aesthetic
concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
guff
unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
clerestory
part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light
intimation
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
grisly
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
parody
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
porridge
soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick
apprentice
works for an expert to learn a trade
vulgar
of or associated with the great masses of people
nave
the central area of a church
chalice
a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
gallows
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
lank
long and thin and often limp
cockerel
a young domestic cock; not older than one year
pandemonium
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
scullery
a small room (in large old British houses) next to the kitchen; where kitchen utensils are cleaned and kept and other rough household jobs are done
obliquely
to, toward or at one side
wench
informal terms for a (young) woman
trowel
a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
monastery
the residence of a religious community
minstrel
a performer in a minstrel show