gangrene
the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
inconsolable
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
prostrate
stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
vouchsafe
grant in a condescending manner
seriocomic
mixing the serious with the comic with comic predominating
remonstrate
argue in protest or opposition
imperative
requiring attention or action
confidence
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
apprehend
anticipate with dread or anxiety
candor
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
sporadic
recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
inroad
an encroachment or intrusion
poise
hold or carry in equilibrium
muslin
plain-woven cotton fabric
paraphernalia
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
froth
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
