| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| ballad |
a poem or song that tells a story. |
| contemplate |
to look at carefully for a long time. |
| grovel |
to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position, as with fear or humility; cower; cringe. |
| indignation |
righteous anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy. |
| interrogate |
to question at length and in a thorough way, often for an official purpose. |
| inventory |
a complete list of things on hand or in a particular place. |
| overabundance |
an excessive quantity or amount; more than is needed; surfeit. |
| pith |
weightiness, significance, or importance. |
| presumably |
judging by what may reasonably be guessed or predicted. |
| reciprocal |
involving an exchange, as of feelings, actions, or things, between two parties; mutual. |
| sniper |
a soldier who shoots at enemy troops from a concealed position. |
| sole1 |
single and alone; not one among others; only. |
| taboo |
forbidden. |
| tabulate |
to arrange or organize systematically, especially in the form of a table. |