nuptial
of or relating to a wedding
dowager
a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
wither
lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
revenue
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
solemnity
a trait of dignified seriousness
melancholy
a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
pomp
cheap or pretentious or vain display
vexation
anger produced by some annoying irritation
feign
make believe with the intent to deceive
prevail
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
abjure
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
cloister
residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
folly
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
idolatry
the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God
perjure
knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury
knavish
marked by skill in deception
amends
something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
audacious
disposed to venture or take risks
adder
a person who adds numbers
rebuke
an act or expression of criticism and censure
progeny
the immediate descendants of a person
enamored
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
jest
activity characterized by good humor
beseech
ask for or request earnestly
tempest
a violent commotion or disturbance
edict
a formal or authoritative proclamation
chide
censure severely or angrily
beguile
attract; cause to be enamored
bequeath
leave or give by will after one's death
consecrated
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
valor
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
dissension
disagreement among those expected to cooperate
dale
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
vex
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
extempore
with little or no preparation or forethought
beguile
attract; cause to be enamored
tarry
leave slowly and hesitantly
brawl
to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
dissension
disagreement among those expected to cooperate
