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Visage
the face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc.
Profane
to treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect
Mutiny
rebellion against any kind of authority
Assail
to attack vigorously or violently, to assault
Mar
to damage or spoil to a certain extent
Semblance
outward aspect or appearance
Trifle
a thing of very little value
Inconstant
frequently changing, variable or irregular
Temper
to soften or to tone down
Consort
to associate, or keep company
Idolatry
excessive or blind adoration, reverence, or devotion
Hoarse
(of a person's voice) sounding rough and harsh
Dexterity
skill, cleverness, agility
Boisterous
(of a person or event) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Chide
to express disapproval of; scold; reproach
Rancor
bitter resentment of ill will; hatred
Lamentable
regrettable, unfortunate
Vex
to make someone feel annoyed, worried, or frustrated, especially with trivial matters
Addle
to make or become confused
Fray
a fight, battle, or skirmish
Strife
angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
Valiant
possessing or showing courage or determination
Tyrant
a cruel or oppressive ruler
Posterity
all future generations of people
Gallant
(of a person or behavior) brave, heroic
Calamity
a great misfortune or disaster
Perjury
the willful giving of false testimony under oath
Sojourn
a temporary stay
Beseech
to implore urgently; to beg eagerly for
Fickle
likely to change, especially due to instability
Prate
to talk excessively; to babble
Vile
highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable
Fiend
a diabolically cruel or wicked person
Beguile
to charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way
Dote
to be extremely fond and uncritical of
Woe
a great sorrow or distress (often used hyperbolically)
Tedious
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
Contrary
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
Adversity
difficulties or misfortune
Ebb and flow
a recurrent or rhythmical pattern of coming and going or decline and regrowth
Acrid
having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell
Ruse
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick
Vehemence
the display of strong feeling; passion
Forage
(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions
Covenant
an agreement, usually formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified
Revere
to regard with respect tinged with awe
Insolent
boldly rude or disrespectful
Chasm
a deep cleft in the earth's surface; gorge
Engulf
(of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely
Regal
of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified
Presumptuous
(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
Stagnant
showing no activity; dull and sluggish
Elude
to evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer) typically in a skillful or cunning way
Chastise
to rebuke or reprimand severely
Verbatim
in exactly the same words as were used originally
Scurry
(of a person or animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps
Irrevocable
not able to be changed, reversed, recovered
Drab
lacking brightness or interest; drarily dull
Pristine
in its original condition; unspoiled
Sentinel
a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch
Wispy
(of hair, clouds, etc) fine, feathery
Auspicious
favorable, conducive to success
Sulk
to be moodily silent
Bloated
(of a part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas
Cultivate
try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill)
Vain
having or showing an excessively high opinion of oneself (appearance, abilities, or worth)
Relevant
closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
Cunning
having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion
Shabby
in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care
Smirk
to smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way
Taut
stretched or pulled tight
Devious
showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals
Inevitable
certain to happen, unavoidable
Benevolent
well meaning and kindly
Uncanny
strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way
Trivial
of little value or importance
Extravagant
exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate, often connected with cost
Wane
decrease in vigor, power, or extent; become weaker
Somber
dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy
Adversary
an enemy or opponent
Taciturn
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Specious
superficial, plausible, but actually wrong
Vicissitudes
a change of circumstance or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant
Contrite
feeling or showing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt
Torrid
very hot and dry; full of passion or charged emotions arising from sexual love
Prodigal
wastefully extravagant; spends money recklessly
Impervious
unable to be affected by
Bravado
a bold manner or a show of boldness in order to impress or intimidate
Callow
(of a young person) inexperienced and immature with negative connotation
Pristine
in its original condition; unspoiled
Imprudent
not caring about the consequences of an action; rash
Oblige
to do as someone asks or desires in order to help or please them
Implore
to beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something
Frivolity
lack of seriousness; lightheartedness
Assent
to express agreement or approval
Contrived
deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously; artificial; strained
Trite
(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused; lacking originality or freshness
Minutiae
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Al fresco
(especially with reference to eating) in the open air
Intrepid
fearless, adventurous; daring
