retinue
the group following and attending to some important person
forage
collect or look around for (food)
detrimental
(sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury
accolade
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
recede
pull back or move away or backward
unkempt
not properly maintained or cared for
brink
the edge of a steep place
abridge
lessen, diminish, or curtail
effervescent
(of a liquid) giving off bubbles
crony
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
attentive
taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
verge
the limit beyond which something happens or changes
constrict
squeeze or press together
apprehensive
in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
entourage
the group following and attending to some important person
censure
harsh criticism or disapproval
sinister
stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
filigree
delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
abet
assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
scathing
marked by harshly abusive criticism
adversary
someone who offers opposition
wane
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
transfixed
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
accomplice
a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
