Final Exam Vocab

Archipelago | group of islands

Bind | tie or hold together

Enchantment | magic spell

Raid | sudden attack

Heed | pay attention to

Lament | express sorrow

Taunt | mock or tease

Hew | cut with force

Wraith | ghost or spirit

Apt | quick to learn

Rune | magical symbol or letter

Alcove | small recessed space

Sallow | pale or yellowish

Forlorn | lonely and abandoned

Straits | trouble or difficulty

Stint | limit or restrict

Knoll | small hill

Warder | guard or protector

Sullen | gloomy and silent

Haughty | arrogantly proud

Comely | attractive

Scoff | mock or show disrespect

Quaver | shake or tremble

Baffle | confuse

Disdain | scorn or look down on

Talon | claw of a bird

Folly | foolish mistake

Lame | weak or injured

Somber | dark or serious mood

Arrogance | excessive pride

Immanent | about to happen

Astray | off the right path

Imminent | about to happen

Malice | desire to harm

Spawn | produce or create

Unscathed | unharmed

Unwary | not cautious

Usurper | one who takes power illegally

Reproach | express disappointment or blame

Vied | competed

Sodden | soaked

Substance | real physical material

Irresolute | unsure or indecisive

Devour | eat quickly

Hoard | collect and keep

Canopy | overhead covering

Desolate | empty and bleak

Dislodge | knock loose

Encircle | surround

Frank | honest and direct

Refuge | safe place

Salve | soothing remedy

Sovereign | ruler

Whelm | overwhelm or cover completely

Brackish | slightly salty

Buoyant | able to float

Dour | gloomy and stern

Pallor | paleness

Potent | powerful

Seaworthy | fit for sailing

Askance | with suspicion

Equilibrium | balance

Haven | safe place

Prudent | careful and wise

Quest | journey with a purpose

Sedate | calm and quiet

Timid | shy or not brave

Vanquish | defeat

Slough | shed or cast off

Mirth | joy or laughter

Dole | give out sparingly

Profound | deep or serious