Apollo (proper noun)
the Greek and Roman god of sunlight, prophecy, music, and poetry.
bel-esprit (noun)
a person of great wit or intellect.
bonmot (noun)
A witty remark or comment.
cudgel (noun)
a short, thick stick used as a weapon.
plenipotentiary (noun)
a person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government, typically in a foreign country.
rhodomontade (noun)
a bragging speech.
riband (noun)
archaic spelling of ribbon.
vassal (noun)
a person or country in a subordinate position to another.
duenna (noun)
an older woman acting as a governess and companion in charge of girls, especially in a Spanish family.
dupe (noun)
a victim of deception.
zounds (exclamation)
archaic exclamation expressing surprise or indignation.
wanton (adjective)
sexually unrestrained or having many casual sexual relationships.
gallant (noun)
a man who pays special attention to women.
rake (noun)
a fashionable or wealthy man of dissolute or promiscuous habits.
azure (adjective)
bright blue in color like a cloudless sky.
repose (noun)
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.
sot (verb)
drink habitually.
bagatelle (noun)
a thing of little importance; a very easy task.
billet (noun)
a place, usually a civilian's house or other nonmilitary facility, where soldiers are lodged temporarily.
partisan (adjective)
prejudiced in favor of a particular cause.
