| anonymous |
having an unknown name or identity. |
| bilk |
to defraud or swindle, especially by avoiding due or promised payment. |
| conflagration |
a large, damaging fire. |
| contraband |
goods banned by law from being imported or exported. |
| convulsion |
a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles. |
| disquiet |
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| haggle |
to bargain or argue over the terms of a transaction. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| subtlety |
the quality or condition of being difficult to detect or define. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |