ague
an illness involving fever and shivering
edifice
a building, usually a large one
squander
waste
spurn
reject with disdain or contempt
hovel
a small, squalid, and unpleasant dwelling
reproach
address someone with disapproval
cozen
trick or deceive
glean
extract information from
venture
a risky or daring undertaking
eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
braggart
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
discourse
written or spoken communication or debate
adversary
one's opponent in a conflict or contest
impediment
a hindrance or obstruction
mitigate
make less severe
acquit
free someone of criminal charges
feign
pretend to be affected by
bellow
emit a deep and loud roar
cuckhold
the husband of an adulterous wife
paltry
small or meager amount