| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| auxiliary |
serving as an extra means of support; additional. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| deity |
a god or goddess. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| gratuitous |
given or done without sufficient reason or justification; unwarranted. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| insecurity |
the condition or quality of having insufficient protection or not being safe. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| sprightly |
lively, spirited, or energetic. |
| tensile |
of or relating to tension. |