alas babylon vocab

Antebellum

occurring or existing before a particular war

Deftly

in a clever way

Timbre

the character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity

Foreboding

feeling that something bad will happen

Vicissitude

a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

Unparried

meaning not having been defended or blocked, as in a sword fight or other combat

Emeritus

having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor

Cadence

modulation or inflection of the voice

Acumen

the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain

Malleable

able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking