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transfixed v. used as adj. very still, as if nailed to the spot intelligible adj. understandable assent n. agreement intimidate v.frightened with threats defiant adj. boldly resisting authority idiosyncrasy n. peculiarity menace n. danger, threat converging v. used as adj. closing in explicit adj. definite, clearly stated variations n. differences turbulent adj. wild, disorderly tournament n. series of contests integrity n. honesty, uprightness congregation n. gathering ruthless adj. without pity bedraggled adj. hanging insolence n. disrespect recognition n. knowing again chivalry n. code that governed knightly behavior, such as courage, honor, and readiness to help the weak countenance n. face, appearance loathsome adj. digusting sovereignty n. control, authority ashen adj. grey as the color of ashes vengeful adj. wanting to get even glowering v. glaring angrily minstrels n. musicians known best in medieval times meddlesome adj. interfering disembark v. to leave a ship undoubtedly adv. absolutely, not to be questioned counsel v. to advise calculated adj. to be thoughtful in judgement exultant adj. wildly happy, joyful provoked adj. to anger to attack taunt v. to tease mercilessly