An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge

Acclivity

An upward slope of ground

Hemp

A tall annual plant cultivated for its tough fibers used in making string, rope, and cloth

Knell

The sound of a bell rung slowly after a death or as a warning sign of death

Efface

To rub out, wipe out, or obliterate

Ludicrous

Causing derisive laughter; ridiculous or amusingly absurd

Inaccessible

Hard to reach or enter, not accessible

Convulsive

Violently disturbing

Prismatic

Varied in color like a prism; brilliant

Martinet

A person who enforces strict discipline

Gyration

Circular or spiral motion; whirling or rotation