| abate | to reduce in an amount, degree, or intensity |
| alliance | a close association of nations formed to advance common interests |
| annihilate | to destroy completely |
| assistance | an act or instance of giving what will benefit or aid |
| candor | frankness or sincerity of expression |
| cataract | a large waterfall or a deluge; clouding of the lens of the eye |
| chagrin | a feeling of disappointment, humiliation, embarrassment, etc.; caused by failure of some kind |
| consternation | a state of dismay, confusion, and helplessness |
| contrary | opposite the desired direction; adverse |
| convey | accompany or escort for protective purposes |
| deluge | a heavy downpour |
| demon | a devil or evil spirit; person with great energy or skill, as "he's a demon at golf" |
| destination | the place to which one is going |
| embark | board a vessel or craft |
| excavation | the act of exposing or uncovering by digging |
| fatal | causing ruin or destruction; disastrous |
| fatigue | physical or mental weariness due to exertion |
| fray | a heated dispute; brawl |
| furlough | a leave of absence, especially one granted to one in the armed forces |
| hypnotic | tending to induce sleep |
| hypocritical | characterized with professing virtues, qualities, or attitudes that one does not hold or possess |
| incite | to aid or promote the activity or development of |
