| A | B |
|---|
| entwined | twisted together |
| reverent | showing deep respect |
| rash | done without consideration of negative consequences |
| grudge | persistent feeling of ill will from a past injury |
| billowing | a great surge or outward swelling |
| withered | shriveled or faded from lack of moisture or sustenance |
| immortal | never dying, living forever |
| marauder | someone who raids in search of plunder |
| befuddled | unable to think clearly |
| quest | a long or difficult search |
| woo | seek the love of a woman, seek favor of someone |
| vain | having an excessively high opinion of oneself, also useless |
| vengeance | punishment for some wrong |
| woe | great sorrow or distress |
| maw | jaws (of a maneater) |
| bewilder | cause confusion or puzzlement |
| bedecked | adorned or ornamented in a showy display |
| emblazoned | enscribed or adorned |
| whim | a sudden idea or impulse |
| luxuriant | fertile and abundant |
| foliage | tree leaves |
| flit | move swiftly and abruptly |
| lament | expression of grief or regret |
| potion | a liquid with magical, healing, or poisonous properties |
| discord | bad will caused by disagreement |
| intrinsic | related to the nature of something |
| pestilence | evil influence, something destructive, a disease |
| precocious | having developed abilities at an unusually young age |
| drowsing | half asleep |
| parcel out | distribute, bestow, give out |
| wary | cautious, on guard against danger |
| citadel | fortress |
| thwart | prevent from being accomplished |
| devastated | severely shocked or grieved |
| circumvent | sidestep or get around |
| wrath | extreme anger |
| writhe | twist as in pain |
| radiate (outward) | spread away from or shine away from |
| prophecy | prediction usually under divine inspiration |
| eternity | forever or endless time |
| patronage | support from someone in a superior position |
| embrace | hold closely in one's arms, hug |
| scoundrel | a dishonest or dishonorable person |
| cunningly | craftily or shrewdly |
| boon | a favor or benefit granted after a request |
| benign | gentile, kind, favorable |
| potent | having great power |
| trireme | an ancient warship with three banks of oars |
| slake (one's thirst) | satisfy, quench |
| nullify | to cancel out, counteract, invalidate |
| conjure | make something appear unexpectedly as if by magic |
| precedent | a previous action serving as an example |
| chasm | a deep gap |
| leniency | tolerance |
| revoke | to take back or cancel |
| vivid | producing strong, clear images |
| dire | extremely serious or urgent, terrible |
| dwell | live at or in |
| amethyst | a purple gemstone or purple color |
| eloquent | persuasive in speaking or writing |
