| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. |
| engagement |
a meeting with someone at a certain time; appointment. |
| evasive |
serving to allow one to avoid, escape, or fail to perform something. |
| favorable |
showing the promise of something good. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| grieve |
to feel great sadness; mourn. |
| imaginable |
possible to picture or conceive. |
| merge |
to mix or combine into a single unit. |
| notorious |
known for something bad. |
| scald |
to burn with or as if with a hot liquid or steam. |
| strut |
to walk in a proud or vain manner. |
| tantalize |
to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable. |