chariot — In ancient times, chariots were fast-moving vehicles with two wheels that were pulled by horses.
lariat — a long, noosed rope used to catch horses, cattle, or other livestock; lasso.
laureate — a person who has been honored for achieving distinction in a particular field or with a particular award: a Nobel laureate.
luxuriant — abundant or lush in growth, as vegetation.
poet laureate — (in Great Britain) a poet appointed for life as an officer of the royal household, formerly expected to write poems in celebration of court and national events.
prurient — having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.
variant — tending to change or alter; exhibiting variety or diversity; varying: variant shades of color.
secretariat — the officials or office entrusted with administrative duties, maintaining records, and overseeing or performing secretarial duties, especially for an international organization: the secretariat of the United Nations.
