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adversary

an enemy, opponent

aplomb

poise, assurance, great self-confidence, especially in a demanding situation

apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

aptitude

a natural ability to do something

attentive

paying close attention to something

banish

send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment.

barricade

block off with barriers

bluff

to mislead or deceive; to fake

brackish

slightly salty

brandish

to wave or flourish in a menacing fashion