| Term | Definition |
|---|
| steely | made of steel; cold;hard |
| daunting | discouraging |
| disconcerted | frustrated |
| ruffian | tough or rowdy man |
| insomnia | unable to fall asleep |
| Poultice | soft,warm adhesive applied to relieve an aching body part |
| phosphorous | relating to the element phosphorous(poisonous and reactive) |
| subterfuge | deceptive scheme |
| alms | donations to needy |
| paraplegic | paralyzed from waist down |
| reproach | blame or disappointment |
| Insinuation | implication, assumption |
| dissuade | to discourage or advise against |
| purgative | tending to cleanse or purge |
| malady | illness |
| morbid | gruesome or unclean |
| succulent | delicious or juicy |
| perpetuate | to cause to continue |
| putrid | foul-smelling, rotton |
| amicable | friendly, good-will |
| glint | a momentary flash of light |
| flatulence | excessive gas in digestive tract |
| voluminous | having great size in volume or number |
| gelatinous | resembling Jello textures |
| sustenance | supporting life or health |
| infiltrate | to penetrate enemy territory |
| pandemonium | a very noisy place |
| hermetically | withdrawn from society |
| incandescant | emitting visible light |
| seething | violently excited or agitated |
| impeccable | flawless or perfect |
| llicit | unlawful |
| staunch | faithful |
| bequeath | to pass on to another |
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