| acrid |
bitter in taste or smell; sharply irritating. |
| annul |
to make nonexistent or ineffective; cancel. |
| epilogue |
a short concluding section to a literary work, often summarizing what later becomes of the characters. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| knave |
an unscrupulous person; evildoer. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| severance |
the act, process, or result of breaking off or separating. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |