English Terms 2
Loathsome
Definition:highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
Respite
Definition:a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
Prowess
Definition:a superior skill learned by study and practice
Haughty
Definition:having or showing arrogant superiority
Assuage
Definition:provide physical or mental relief, as from pain
Harrowing
Definition:Very distressing or upsetting
Marauder
Definition:A raider or plunderer
Bulwark
Definition:something that serves as a defense.
Broach
Definition: to pierce or break into (typically used in reference to conversation)
Hale
Definition:Strong and healthy (typically used in the case of older people)
Thane
Definition:servant, attendant
Balk:
Definition:to hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking