1. Foundling: n. a small child found abandoned

2. Canny: adj. skilled; expert

3. Boon: n. something to be thankful for

4. Flail: v. to wave or swing vigorously

5. Outlandish: adj. freakishly or grotesquely strange or odd in appearance

6. Accoutrement: n. an accessory or piece of equipment

7. Stint: v. to limit to a certain amount

8. Mere: n. A lake or a pond

9. Virulent: adj. intensely bitter, spiteful, or malicious

10. Bane: n. a person or thing that ruins or spoils

11. Gumption: n. common sense; shrewdness

12. Interloper: n. one who intrudes, trespasses, or interferes

13. Filigree: n. A delicate ornamental work of fine silver, gold, or metal wires

14. Gainsay: v. to deny, dispute, or contradict

15. Scourge: n. A person who administers punishment or inspires fear

16. Effulgent: adj. Shining brilliantly; radiant

17. Fortify: v. To strengthen or secure

18. Barrow: n. A hill or mound generally used as a tomb

19. Infringement: n. A violation, as of a law, regulation, or agreement a breach

20. Torque: n. A collar or necklace consisting of a twisted narrow band

21. Rebuke: v. To express sharp, stern disapproval of

22. Heirloom: n. Family possession handed down from generation to generation

23. Wassail: n. A noisy celebration with drinking

24. Pyre: n. A pile of wood for burning a dead body

25. Languish: v. To become weak or feeble

26. Foment: v. To instigate or promote the growth or development of

27. Heath: n. A wasteland overgrown with shrubs

28. Spurn: v. To reject disdainfully or contemptuously; to scorn

29. Baleful: adj. Full of menacing influences; evil

30. Hale: adj. Free from disease or infirmity; healthy