English Terms 2

Loathsome

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

Respite

a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

Prowess

a superior skill learned by study and practice

Haughty

having or showing arrogant superiority

Assuage

provide physical or mental relief, as from pain

Harrowing

very distressing or upsetting

Marauder

a raider or plunderer

Bulwark

something that serves as a defense

Broach

to pierce or break into (typically used in reference to conversation)

Hale

strong and healthy (typically used in the case of older people)

Thane

servant, attendant

Balk

to hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking