Apprentice
A novice taken in by a master craftsman, who instructs him in how to perform the requirements of a trade
Cobbler
A shoemaker
Cudgel
A short, thick club used as a weapon
Deference
A show of respect and esteem, or of submission and acceptance
Exploitation
Reaping the rewards of the work of others without proportionate compensation for the labor required
Furtively
Secretly and with cunning; surreptitiously
Gruel
Cheaply made food with a runny consistency made from oatmeal or cornmeal and water, designed to be served efficiently to large masses of diners
Ikon
A religious relic
Inquisitorial
Possessing a judgmental interrogative style
Jest
A funny remark containing an element of biting truth
Jesuitical
Crafty, sly, intriguing; a term that refers (in a derogatory fashion) to a branch of the Roman Catholic priesthood
Kopek
A unit of Russian currency; 1 rouble = 100 kopek
Larder
A non-refrigerated area for storing food
Mallet
A wooden hammer-like tool
Menial
Lowly and unskilled
Pathos
The evocation of genuine pity and sadness, though often without lapsing into manipulative sentimentality
Quadrille
A square dance with choreography that requires a minimum of four couples
Redemption
Forgiveness of sins and granting of salvation
Snuff
A pinch of powdered tobacco
Trifled
To interfere with in a minor way
Triviality
A minor and seemingly insignificant detail—like a postage stamp—which may have the potential to create disproportionately large repercussions
Vestibule
An entrance area
Wigging
Nagging or bothersome behavior
