| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| cadaverous |
of or resembling a corpse; pale and thin or emaciated. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| marquee |
a canopy or a covering like a roof over the entrance to a building. The marquee over a theater shows the title of the current play or film and sometimes the names of the actors. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| prodigy |
a person, especially a young one, of exceptional talent or ability. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| supremacy |
ultimate power or authority. |
| virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |