Vocab 2

precipitous

(adj) very steep

acquiesce

(v) to accept; comply with

marauder

(n) a person who roams in search for loot, or goods to steal; raider

exasperation

(n) great annoyance

pious

(adj) showing religious devotion

retort

(v) to reply sharply

condolence

(n) expression of sympathy

langour

languid

languish

(n) weakness; weariness

(adj) weak; weary

(v) to become weak and weary

reconciliation

reconcile

(n) friendly end to a quarrel

(v) to make up

succor

(n) help given to someone in distress; relief; aid

beleaguered

(v-adj) surrounded and under attack; besieged

ascetic

(adj) severe, strict, self disciplined or practicing self denial

fanatic

(n) person whose extreme devotion to a cause is excessive or unreasonable

ruse

(n) trick

silhouetted

(v-adj) outlined

remorse

(n) deep guilt

obstinate

(adj) stubborn

guile

(n) treacherous cunning, deceit

ingenious

ingenuity

(adj) brilliant, clever, showing ingenuity

(n) inventive skill, imagination, cleverness