| audacity |
courage or boldness often combined with daring or recklessness. |
| bilk |
to defraud or swindle, especially by avoiding due or promised payment. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| coterie |
a small, exclusive group of friends or associates with similar interest or activities; clique. |
| evoke |
to call forth or bring out (an image, memory, response, or the like) in the mind or in action. |
| forage |
food for animals such as horses or cattle. |
| girth |
the length around something. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| misrepresent |
to identify or describe in a misleading way. |
| nonexistent |
not having substance in reality. |
| peripheral |
related but not essential. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| stark |
in all respects; total; extreme. |