balustrade
akin to a handrail; a short barrier often next to stairs and bridges
calamity
an incredibly terrible occurence; a catastrophe
cleft
an indentation or incision in the surface of something
consternation
a feeling of disappointment, at times accompanied by surprise
disciple
a follower, usually of a religion or certain teaching
efficacy
being able to get a desired effect
gable
a triangle formed by the slanted sides of the roof of a house
geld
to castrate; often used in reference to animals
glorious
used to describe something that possess a lot of beauty, or that confers joy
imposter
someone who pretends to be something they are not
kinsman
a relative of the family
perplex
to confuse or confound someone
picaresque
used to describe a story of adventure, usually with a playful and mischievous protagonist (e.g., Monkey)
plight
an unfortunate turn of events or situation
promulgate
to officially spread an idea or belief to many people
provision
supplies that have been provided and prepared in advance, usually for a journey
plunge
to fall or jump from a great height
salutation
a greeting
stratagem
a plan devised to achieve a certain outcome, often by trickery
verdict
a final decision; often used in connection with the law
