abyss A bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often

used figuratively) monster An imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts Someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful exodus A journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment assault (military) close fighting during the culmination of a military attack A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to c ause bodily harm if not stopped The crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will exile Expel from a country A person who is expelled from home or country by authority vantage Place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective) The quality of having a superior or more favourable position precedent An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions protruding Extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary vertebra One of the bony segments of the spinal column redemption (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil (corporation) repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or befo re maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock) abyss A bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity o r chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively) wither Wither, as with a loss of moisture Lose freshness, vigour, or vitality emancipation Freeing someone from the control of another person or from legal or political re strictions contraband Distributed or sold illicitly Goods whose importation, exportation or possession is prohibited by law

muster Gather or bring together Call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc. buck To strive with determination Move quickly and violently fraternization Associating with others in a brotherly or friendly way; especially with an enemy whores A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money (informal) a promiscuous woman proclamation A formal public statement The formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice wee (informal) very small Very early oomph Attractiveness to the opposite sex The activeness of an energetic personality twit Someone who is regarded as contemptible Aggravation by deriding, mocking or criticizing deserter A disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political part y or friend etc. (military) a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post)

wobbles An unsteady rocking motion Move sideways or in an unsteady way resurrection A revival from inactivity and disuse

weird Suggesting the operation of supernatural influences Strikingly odd or unusual

preposterous Incongruous; inviting ridicule "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"

sheriff The principal law-enforcement officer in a county

libation (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage A serving (of wine) poured out in honour of a deity The act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony

precarious Affording no ease or reassurance Fraught with danger "the precarious life of an undersea diver" Not secure; beset with difficulties "a precarious marriage"

throne The chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc. "the king sat on his throne" The position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entit led to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions thine Yours; belonging to you

ambushed Wait in hiding to attack "They read about the bold proposal of leading out a party of French and Indians to ambush the English in the woods" Hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

reverend A member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church Worthy of adoration or reverence

beseech Ask for or request earnestly whelp Young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf Birth

"the dog whelped"