| betroth |
to pledge or give in marriage. |
| buttress |
a structure built to give support to the outside of a building or a wall. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
| farce |
anything improbable, absurd, or empty of meaning; mockery; sham. |
| fervor |
strength, heatedness, or intensity of feeling; impassioned enthusiasm. |
| fraudulent |
characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| illustrious |
highly renowned; celebrated; glorious. |
| invoke |
to call out to (a god, muse, or the like) for help, support, protection, or inspiration. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| pessimism |
the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| sustenance |
nourishment that maintains life; food. |