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Adversary (noun)
an opponent in a conflict, contest or debate
Appalled (adjective)
feeling or appearing to be shocked by something dreadful or awful.
Avenge (verb)
to retaliate on behalf of yourself or somebody else for a wrong done.
Disdain (noun)
extreme contempt or disgust for something or somebody.
Entreat (verb)
to be somebody for something, often repeatedly.
Formidable (adjective)
difficult to deal with or overcome; inspiring respect or wonder because of size, strength, or ability; causing fear, dread, or alarm.
Guile (noun)
a cunning, deceitful, or treacherous quality.
Indifferent (adjective)
showing no care or concern for or interest in somebody or something.
Ponderous (adjective)
lumbering and laborious in movement; without liveliness or wit.
Whim (noun)
a sudden thought, idea, or desire, especially one based on impulse rather than reason or necessity.
Beguiling (adjective)
having the power to gain people's interest or devotion.
Chide (verb)
To reproach somebody gently.
Contender (noun)
a competitor, especially somebody who has a good chance of winning
Disconsolate (adjective
miserable or disappointed and unable to be cheered up
Enticing (adjective)
very desirable and hard to resist
Regaled (verb)
to entertain or amuse somebody, especially be telling stories
Snare (noun or verb)
Noun: a trap for small animals that operates like a noose.
Verb: to catch somebody or something in a snare.
Stealth (noun)
the action of doing something slowly, quietly, and covertly in order to avoid detection.
Succumb (verb)
1. give in; to be unable to resist or oppose something
2. die from something; to die from an illness or injury.
Vile (adjective)
1. disgusting; causing disgust or abhorrence
2. wicked; despicable or shameful
Juxtaposition
placed close together to show similarities or differences.
Restitution (noun)
a making good for loss or damage.

repayment
Implacable (adjective)
impossible to sooth

unforgiving
Pragmatic Irony
when readers know something that the characters don't know.
Aloof (adjective)
distant; remote

standoffish
Desolation (noun)
lonely grief

misery
Contemptible (adjective)
deserving of scorn or disdain

worthless
Dithering (ver or noun)
acting in a nervous way

vacillating
Gall (noun)
scornful boldness

temerity
Commandeer (verb)
to take control of by force

highjack
Justification (noun)
an explanation or excuse for an action

excuse
Wiliest (adjective)
most crafty or sly

trickiest