| A | B |
|---|
| compelled | to force or drive; exert a strong, irresistable force on |
| luminous | emitting light; full of light |
| myopia | nearsightedness |
| sniveling | to sniffle; complain or whine tearfully |
| quavered | trembled, or spoke in a trembling voice |
| parried | deflected or warded off; avoided |
| talisman | an object with magical power |
| acrid | unpleasantly sharp or bitter taste or smell |
| cordon | a line of people or ships stationed to guard |
| elephantine | the size of an elephant; enormous size/strength |
| epaulettes | a fringed strap worn on military uniforms |
