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beleaguered adj. harassed Spasmodically adv. in spurts and fits Ascetic ... Draught ... Parapet n. a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony Turret n. a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation Gibber v. to speak foolishly Paroxysm n. a sudden outburst or fit Reeling adj. staggering or swaying Avatar n. a new personification of a familiar idea Sagacious Adj. wise Hale adj. healthy Ingress v. to enter Egress v. to exit Contagion n. the communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people Prevailing adj. most frequent or common Wanton adj. undisciplined, unrestrained, reckless Feverishly adv. done with great excitement or activity Propriety n. correct or appropriate behavior Eccentric adj. unusual August adj. majestic Girdled adj. enclosed or circled around Pestilence n. a pernicious evil influence Precincts n. spaces enclosed by the walls or other boundaries of a particular place or building Disconcert (v.) to confuse; to disturb the composure of Tremulousness n. a state of trembling or quivering Dissolution n. separation into component parts Grotesque adj. abnormal and hideous Sable adj. dark and somewhat brownish black Cessation n. a stopping Countenance n. the appearance conveyed by a person's face Illimitable adj. infinite Jovial n. happy Interminably adv. unstoppably Vestibule n. a corridor or hallway Tresses n. locks of hair Arid adj. dry Tragicomic adj. manifesting both tragic and comic aspects Retribution n. a justly deserved penalty Bravado n. false bravery Squalor n. dirtiness Contrition n. deep regret for doing something wrong Nostalgia n. longing for something past Elude adj. to escape notice Stoicism n. an indifference to pleasure or pain Placidly adv. calmly; quietly Verve n. an energetic style Poignancy n. a quality that arouses emotions Coquettish adj. flirtatious Chagrin n. strong feelings of embarrassment