Sundry
An adjective that means that there are various kinds of something.
Furlough
A temporary release of a person from a job or army service.
Commission
Set of instruction that is given for a job.
Rations
A fixed amount of food that everyone gets.
Prophesying
To predict that something will happen in the future.
Bonfire
A large open fire used during a celebration or as a smoke signal.
Perilous
Characterized as being full of danger.
Irascible
Characterized as being easily angered.
Quietus
Another word for death.
Rotund
Plump or somewhat fat.