| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| comradeship |
friendship based on shared or group activities or interests. |
| contagion |
the spreading of a disease by contact or close association. |
| debase |
to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character. |
| equivocation |
the act of communicating in ambiguous, shifting, or indecisive terms, often to avoid or deceive. |
| illustrious |
highly renowned; celebrated; glorious. |
| imperturbable |
not easily excited or disturbed; calm. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| philosophy |
the study of the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| tremulous |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver. |