Pinafore Sleevless frock

Antediluvian Extremely old

somber Serious, sober
brook Stream, river, creek
embossed Stamped, marked, printed
crooked Bent, dishonest
vexing Annoying, troublesome
remonstrate Argue, protest, complain
perplexing Confusing, puzzling
indisposition Sickness, illness
whittle Cut, shape
forbearing Lenient, patient, forgiveness
proctor
sorely Deeply, truly, greatly
dismay Disappointment, sadness
forebodings a feeling of impending evil, disaster, etc.
morrow The time immediately subsequent to a particular event.
wits Common sense, understanding, intelligence
surmount Overcome, conquer
potent Strong, powerful, effective
persuasion Point of view, advice
pleading Demanding
banish Expel, throw out
embodiment Picture
lyceum A hall in which public lectures, concerts, and similar programs
are presented.
leisure Free time, spare time
hound Pursue, chase
Pell-mell In disorder, in a rush
chafe Rub, irritate
trudge Tramp, march
erewhile a short time ago; a little while before
Mummified
crannied A small opening, as in a wall or rock face
Hither –thither In or to many places; here and there
(idiom)
bewildered Confused, puzzled
encumbered Overloaded, full
Bric-a-brac Stuff, junk, jumble
proverbial Well known, common, familiar
Exasperating Frustrating, annoying
Schism Split, break, rupture
brooding Dark, menacing, threatening
devour Et greedily, go through
earnest Sincere, serious
ludicrous Absurd, ridiculous, comical
fable Tale, story, myth, legend
Cynical Suspicious
Satirical Humorous, ironic
Conception Beginning, start, origin
Antiquity Ancient times, olden days
Avaricious Greedy, materialistic
Strife Trouble, conflict
patronymics
reaper Harvester, cutter
amid In the middle of, among, along with
disfranchised
Stern Demanding, strict
rudder Wheel, tilter
Oars A long, thin, usually wooden pole with a blade at one end, used to row or steer a
boat.
Staunch Stop, halt, hold back
contend Compete, put urself fwd
imperious commanding
Regatta A boat race or a series of boat races.
confront Meet head on
gale Strong wind
taut Stretched tight
billows Smoke, vapor, clouds
mainsail
tack Nail, fastner
jab Thrust
Impetuous Sudden, spontaneous
Fury Anger, rage, vehemence

Pantomime Communication by means of gesture and facial expression