- adversary: (n.) opponent, foe, enemy
- augment: (v.) to increase or intensify
- chaste: (adj.) virtuous, decent, pure in style or manner, virginal
- exquisite: (adj.) of special beauty or charm
- forfeit: (n.) fine, penalty (v.) to lose or be liable to lose as a result of a crime
- grievance: (n.) problem causing resentment or complaint; grounds for resentment or complaint
- pernicious: (adj.) harmful, destructive, lethal
- purge: (v.) cleanse, forgive, absolve
- solemnity: (n.) being formal, dignified
- warrant: (v.) to give adequate reasons for; to state with conviction