| Term | Definition |
| ravage | Verb to cause great damage to |
| depredation | Noun destruction caused by robbery or looting |
| usurp | Verb to seize unlawfully by force |
| acquiesced | Verb agreed or gave in without protest |
| guile | Noun clever trickery |
| assail | Verb to attack, either with blows or words |
| ensued | Verb occured as a result |
| succor | Noun aid in time of need |
| dissuade | Verb to divert from a course of action |
| entreaties | Noun earnest requests |
| dwindle | Verb to become steadily less |
| incumbent | Adjective required as a duty or obligation |
| redress | Noun repayment for a wrong or injury |
| forbearance | Noun self-control |
| reeling | Adjective falling back |