| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. |
| balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. |
| bond |
to bind together. |
| boon |
something that is a help or benefit. |
| cipher |
a system that substitutes letters and symbols for the letters and symbols contained in a written message in order to conceal its meaning; code. |
| conqueror |
one who defeats another. |
| considerable |
large in size or amount. |
| escort |
a person or group of people who travel with someone to protect, guide, or guard that person, or to show respect. |
| guilt |
the fact of having done something wrong or having broken a law. |
| indirect |
not in a straight line, course, or route. |
| latter |
the second of two things mentioned. |
| martyr |
a person who suffers or is killed for defending some belief or cause. |
| mastery |
the full grasp of a subject or skill. |
| premature |
done, happening, or born before the expected time; too soon. |
| wrongheaded |
contrary to sound judgment. |