| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| convulsion |
a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| dissociate |
to sever a mental connection between; separate. |
| ensue |
to occur as the result of an earlier event. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| gouge |
a cut or hole made with something sharp. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| indefatigable |
persisting tirelessly; untiring. |
| mediocre |
of average to poor quality; ordinary. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| preventable |
having the possibility of being prevented; capable of being stopped or kept from happening. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |