DEFINITIONS
a proverb, wise saying
Adage
linger, waver, seesaw
hover
harmonious
discordant
Rubble
broken stone or bricks; ruins
to make possible, prevent, shut out
preclude
portion, section, extract
excerpt
early bird, speedy
laggard
Vigil
a watch, especially at night
slave
servile
team up, join forces
collaborate
wither
evolve
Jostle
to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing
noisy argument
proclamation
decree
work alone
collaborate
Citadel
a fortress that overlooks and protects a city
disagreeable
discordant
aphorism
adage
help, promote
preclude
Bonanza
a rich mass of ore in a mine