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debris
scattered pieces of waste or remains
exasperation
a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance
feeble
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
proverb
a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice
skeptical
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
denounce
publicly declare to be wrong or evil
agony
extreme physical or mental suffering
exhilarated
very happy, animated, or elated
illuminated
lit with bright lights
pelted
attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them
shrill
(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing
adversary
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
dismissively
in a manner that suggests that something or someone is unworthy of consideration
gruesome
causing repulsion or horror; grisly
meticulously
in a way that shows great attention to detail
sullenly
having a brooding ill temper
composure
the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself
diplomatic
of or concerning the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations
flourish
(of a person) wave (something) around to attract the attention of others
menacing
suggesting the presence of danger; threatening
turmoil
a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
benevolent
well-meaning and kindly
earnestly
with sincere and intense conviction; seriously
incentive
a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something
pillaging
plundering, looting, destroying property by violence
varnish
resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood, metal, or other materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry
burnished
(especially of metal) polished by rubbing
disheveled
of a person's hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered
impulsive
acting or done without forethought
malicious
intending or intended to do harm
silhouette
the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light
balefully
threatening harm; menacing
disarrayed
throw (someone or something) into a state of disorganization or untidiness
indifference
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
mustered
assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle
taut
stretched or pulled tight; not slack
bellows
a device with an airbag that emits a stream of air when squeezed together with two handles, used for blowing air into a fire
dissonant
lacking harmony
impending
(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming
jutting
extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something
skirmishers
light infantry or light cavalry soldiers deployed as a vanguard, flank guard or rearguard to screen a tactical position or a larger body of friendly troops from enemy advances