Crispin: The Cross of Lead - ch. 1-7 vocab flashcards

Front

As they had __________________________ (ignored) my mother in life, so they __________________________ (ignored) her now.

Back

shunned, shunned

Front

When he __________________________ (lowered himself) to look in my direction, he offered nothing but contempt.

Back

deigned

Front

As judge, jury, and willing executioner, Aycliffe had but to give the word, and the offender’s life was __________________________ (lost).

Back

forfeit

Front

As daylight faded, I was __________________________ (buried) in a world darker than any night could bring.

Back

entombed

Front

Only when I sniffed again did I become sure of the woodland smells and __________________________ (thick/suffocating) air.

Back

cloying

Front

Putting my hand to my forehead, I felt a __________________________ (a ridge on skin from a blow) and a crust of hardened blood.

Back

welt

Front

Night was a mask for outlaws, hungry wolves, the Devil and his __________________________ (servants).

Back

minions

Front

Which word correctly fills in the blank? (frozen) by fear, I stood rooted to the spot.

Back

transfixed

Front

To the west _______________________ (wondered) the river Strom, glittering like a silver ribbon in the golden sun.

Back

meandered

Front

Covered by _______________________ (strange) markings, this cross had been erected where Saint Giles had once appeared.

Back

mystic