utopia
ideally perfect state
ideal perfection, impractical
dystopia
state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad
extremely bad
entrails
internal organs collectively
inside parts
apothecary
a health professional trained in the art of preparing drugs
druggist, doctor
iridescent
varying in color when seen in different lights
play of colors
tessera
a small square tile of stone or glass used in making mosaics
token from capitol, year of grain/oil
meager
deficient in amount or quality or extent
thin
racketeer
someone who commits crimes for profit
criminal
sustenance
the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
support, nourish
tribute
something given or done as an expression of esteem
payment
repentance
remorse for your past conduct
regret, sorrow for sin
treason
a crime that undermines the offender's government
betray
synonymous
meaning the same or nearly the same
alike
tenuous
very thin in gauge or diameter
weak
plait
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
braid
insurmountable
not capable of being overcome
unable to overcome
mace
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office
staff; spice
anticlimactic
coming after the climax especially of a dramatic or narrative plot
less important
demeanor
the way a person behaves toward other people
behavior
decrepit
worn and broken down by hard use
worn out
inexplicable
incapable of being explained or accounted for
impossible to explain
tureen
large deep serving dish with a cover
bowl
cornucopia
a horn filled with fruit and grain symbolizing prosperity
extremely abundant, prosperity
swathe
wrap in swaddling clothes
wrap, bandage
affectation
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
exaggerated display
adversary
someone who offers opposition
offers opposition