THE GOLDEN THREAD

Trepidation

Alarm, perturbation, agitation, or a trembling movement.

Reversionary

Having to do with the right to process a certain property under inheritance, birthright, or similar conditions; a gift, birthright, or heritage.

Quartering

To cut into four pieces.

Illustrious

Memorable, well-known, famous, and distinguished.

Bestrewn

Scattered, dissipated, and dispersed.

Sublime

Elevated, inspiring, noble, or exalted.

Pernicious

Baneful, harmful, noxious, or deadly.

Fervent

Passionate, ardent, enthusiastic, or pious.

Acquitted

Found not guilty, freed, released, or exonerated.

Laconic

Short, to the point, succinct, brief, and clear.

Unscrupulous

Unprincipled, unethical, and immoral.

Sultry

Hot, humid, and muggy.

Ignobly

Dishonorably or shamefully.

Malady

A disease or illness.

Renounce

To abdicate, forsake, abandon, or repudiate.

Gallantry

An act of courtesy.

Incorrigible

Unruly, uncooperative, intractable, or delinquent.

Magnanimous

Generous, charitable, unselfish, or noble.

Morose

Sullen and gloomy.

Degradation

Humiliation, debasement, degeneration, or feeling demoralized.

Urchin

A mischievous youngster, brat, punk, whippersnapper, or menace.

Dubious

Doubtful, incredulous, and ambiguous.

Repast

A meal or feast.

Docile

Obedient, meek, mild-mannered, or submissive.

Consecrated

Devoted, holy, pledged, or blessed.

Sagacity

Discernment, insight, or sound judgment.

Fidelity

Faithfulness or loyalty.

Turnkey

A jailer or prison guard.

Impassive

Calm, stoic, indifferent, or apathetic.

Exultant

Elated, joyous, jubilant, or rejoiceful.