Sepulchral
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy.
Crenellated
Having battlements, as on a castle.
Ineluctable
Unable to be resisted or avoided.
Impecunious
Having little or no money.
Pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way.
Ostensible
Appearing to be true but not necessarily so.
Deference
Humble submission and respect.
Vicissitude
A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome.