| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| carnal |
of or pertaining to the flesh or body, especially sexual appetites and activities. |
| elegy |
a sorrowful or mournful poem or musical composition, especially a lament for the dead. |
| illustrious |
highly renowned; celebrated; glorious. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| magnanimous |
having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature. |
| multiplicity |
a large number; abundance. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| proletariat |
the working class, especially those who lack capital and must sell their usually unskilled labor in order to survive. |
| surmount |
to get over or past; overcome; conquer. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |