Brit Lit Monkey's Paw

Fusillade

A general discharge or outpouring of anything

prosaic

common place or dull; matter of fact or unimagiative

betokened

to give evidence of; indicate

avaricious

characterized by avarice; greedy; covetousness

placidly

pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; quiet

amiably

pleasant; good natured personal qualities

condoled

express sympathy

daughty

courageous

presumptuous

bold and forward

talisman

object that is thought to bring good luck or to have magical powers

broach

to raise or introduce a difficult or awkward subject for discussion

frivolous

lacking any serious purpose or value

credulity

a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true (gullibility)

proffer

to put before someone for acceptance; an offer

rubicund

red or reddish in complexion

fakir

a hindu or muslim religious ascetic; holy man