Habbaniyah
A lake in Anbar, Iraq
Wizened
Wrinkled or shrivelled
Motif
The dominant theme or idea of artistic work
Enthralling
Captivating or fascinating
Loggerheads
Blockhead or stupid people
Beastly
Unpleasant and objectionable
Scalpel
A sharp knife used for skinning
Squelch
Sucking sound or splash