| arsenal |
a building used for storing weapons and ammunition. |
| authorize |
to give official permission to; allow or approve. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| bounty |
the quality of giving in abundance; generosity. |
| deficient |
lacking something needed. |
| dilemma |
a situation that requires a choice between two actions, neither of which will be a good solution. |
| expend |
to use up. |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. |
| nevertheless |
however; still. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| outrage |
an act that causes a strong feeling of anger because of its violence or cruelty. |
| ransack |
to search through thoroughly, especially for items to steal; plunder. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| swelter |
to be afflicted by oppressive heat. |
| writhe |
to twist and turn the body as in pain, discomfort, struggle, or embarrassment; squirm. |