acutely
sharp, keenly
apprehend
understand or perceive
barbarity
extreme cruelty or brutality
brawny
physically strong, muscular
chastisement
punishment, penalty
comply
act in accordance with a wish or command
devour
eat food or prey hungrily or quickly
disenthrall
set free
emulate
match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation
impudent
not showing due respect for another person
invective
insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
mimicry
the action or art of imitating someone or something, typically in order to entertain or ridicule
perseverance
steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
prodigy
a person, esp. a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities
revelation
a surprising and previously unknown fact, esp. one that is made known in a dramatic way
rigid
unable to bend or be forced out of shape, not flexible
solemnity
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
sorely
to a very high degree or level of intensity esp. of an unwelcome or unpleasant state or emotion
waif
a homeless and helpless person, esp. a neglected or abandoned child
