| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Adherence | steady or faithful attachment |
| Gravitate | to move toward something |
| Serene | calm, peaceful |
| Palpable | capable of being touched or felt; easily seen, heard, or recognized |
| Chastise | to inflict punishment as a means of correction |
| Infraction | a breaking of a law or obligation |
| reprieve | a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort |
| intregral | whole, entire, lacking nothing, complete |
| Anguish | extreme distress of body or mind |
| Scrupulous | very principled, very careful and conscientious |
| indolence | freedom from pain or discomfort of the body or mind |
| benign | kind and gentle |
| deftly | dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever |
| torrent | a violent, rushing stream of water |
| assuage | to put an end to by satisfying |
| hueless | without color |
| emphatically | forcefully; assertively |
| perils | dangers or risks |
| admonition | a mild rebuke, reprimand, warning |
| sinuous | winding, crooked, bending in and out |
| relinquish | to give up, to abandon;surrender |
| carnage | flesh from dead bodies; slaughter |
| parched | to dry up with heat |
| rueful | causing sorrow or pity; feeling sorrow or pity; mournful |
| imploring | pleading; begging |
| pervade | to pass through, to spread to be diffused throughout |
| obsolete | out of date, no longer in use |
| permeate | to penetrate and pass through, to pass into |
| wretched | very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable. |
| dejected | downhearted, in low spirits, unhappy |
| solace | comfort or relief in sorrow or distress; consolation |
| frazzled | tired or weary or worn out |
| augmented | made greater in size, extent or quantity |
| lethargy | abnormal drowsiness |
| loom | to come into view |
| stealthily | in a secretive or sneaky manner |
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