The prophecy is a list of Latin verses predicting each of the Roman Catholic popes from Pope Celestine II to the final pope, Peter the Roman, whose reign would end in the destruction of Rome.
Definition of VAINGLORY. 1. : excessive or ostentatious pride especially in one's achievements. 2. : vain display or show: vanity.
flounder1. 1  to struggle with stumbling or plunging movements (usually followed by about, along, on, through, etc.): He saw the child floundering about in the water. 2  to struggle clumsily or helplessly: He floundered helplessly on the first day of his new job.