Chivalry And Knighthood

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a Spanish or Portuguese gentleman or knight

adjective related to or characteristic of a caballero

  • The caballero greeted the guests with a bow and offered them a seat.
  • The caballero is known for his impeccable manners and charm.
  • That caballero sure knows how to make an entrance!
  • In the game of chess, the caballero is a powerful piece on the board.

noun a long weapon with a pointed blade used for thrusting or throwing

verb to pierce or stab with a lance

  • The knight rode into battle with his trusty lance in hand.
  • He picked up a lance and charged at the enemy.
  • I saw him lancing his way through the crowd to get to the front.
  • Her words were like a lance, piercing through his heart.