| Term | Definition |
|---|
| harass | to bother or annoy repeatedly |
| makeshift | suitable as a temporary substitute for the proper or desired thing |
| vintage | characterized by enduring appeal; classic |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of |
| relic | an object that has survived decay, destruction, or the passage of time and is valued for its historic interest |
| sidle | to move sideways, especially in a way that does not attract attention or cause disturbance |
| furtive | secret; shifty; sly |
| oppress | to control or govern by the cruel and unjust use of force or authority |
| doctrine | a particular prnciple or position that is taught or supported, as of a religion |
| priceless | of greater value than can be measured |
| bade | past tense of bid, to command, order, or ask |
| anteroom | a small room seving as a waiting area or entrance to a larger, main room |
| perplexed | troubled with doubt or uncertainty; puzzled |
| amiably | in a friendly, good-natured way |
| grimace | a twisting of the face |
| presumptuous | too forward; bold |
| doggedly | stubbornly, firmly |
| enthralled | fasinated, charmed |
| credulity | a tendency to believe too readily |
| prosaic | ordinary; commonplace |
| avaricious | greedy |
| sinister | threatening or suggesting evil |
| oppressive | hard to bear; distressing |
| acquiesce | to consent or agree to without protest |
| wont | accustomed, use to |
| pious | having either genuine or pretended religious devotion |
| endeavor | a serious or strenuous attempt to accomplish something |
| languor | weakness; fatigue |
| reconciliation | a settlement of controversy or disagreement |
| succor | help; assistance; relief |
| pestilential | harmful; destructive |
| profuse | great in amount; plentiful |
| dauntless | fearless; courageous; daring |
| sagacious | having or showing wisdom and good judgment |
| countenance | the face |
| wanton | shamelessly unrestrained; immoral |
| appal | to fill with horror or dismay; shock |
| spectral | ghostlike |
| blasphemous | showing disrespect or scorn for God or anything sacred |
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