| betroth |
to pledge or give in marriage. |
| carnage |
the mass killing of people; slaughter. |
| craven |
shamefully timid or afraid; cowardly. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| disinterest |
lack of bias or self-interest; impartiality. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| grapple |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat. |
| implausible |
hard to believe or credit. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| magnanimity |
generosity or willingness to forgive. |
| monumental |
massive, imposing, or extremely conspicuous. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| rambunctious |
wildly or uncontrollably active; difficult to control; boisterous. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |