battlement
a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
vat
a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
whippersnapper
someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous
intercede
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
vesper
a late afternoon or evening worship service
encroach
advance beyond the usual limit
prop
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
effrontery
audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
dissipation
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
swashbuckler
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
curtly
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
hoary
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
bout
a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers)
jostle
make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
brooding
deeply or seriously thoughtful
gadabout
a restless seeker after amusement or social companionship
excoriate
express strong disapproval of
