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U2 Vocabulary 1
Mrs. Roseberry's and Mrs. Bruns' HR
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| medieval | of or relating to the Middle Ages |
| transform | to change something completely, usually in a positive way |
| empire | a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or one government |
| seize | to take |
| loot | to steal things by force, often after a war or destruction |
| infamous | well-known for being bad |
| papacy | the officer or the position of the pope |
| nobleman | a member of the highest social class |
| lord | a man in the upper class who ruled over a large area of land |
| lady | a female member of the nobility |
| privileged | having more advantages, opportunities, or rights than most people |
| rival | competing |
| loyal | showing complete faithfulness and support |
| scythe | a farming tool with a curved blade and long handle that is used to cut crops such as wheat, oats, rye, and barley |
| serf | an agricultural laborer that works on their lord's estate |
| castle | building fortified against attack with thick walls, towers, and moats |