"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell

Tangible

(adj.) capable of being touched or felt; having actual form and substance

Quarry

(n.) the object of a hunt; prey

Disarming

(adj.) removing or overcoming suspicion; inspiring confidence

Amenity

(n.) something that adds to one's comfort or convenience

Affable

(adj.) friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to

Condone

(v.) to overlook, forgive, or disregard a behavior

Droll

(adj.) amusingly odd or comical

Scruple

(n.) an ethical consideration or principle that inhibits action; a mental reservation

Elude

(v.) to escape, especially by means of daring, cleverness, or skill

Solicitously

(adv.) with an expression of care or concern

Stamina

(n.) physical or moral strength; endurance

Deplorable

(adj.) deeply regrettable; unfortunate

Imperative

(adj.) absolutely necessary

Zealous

(adj.) intensely devoted and enthusiastic

Uncanny

(adj.) so remarkable as to seem supernatural