sojourners
travelers
zealous
energetic, passionate
harmattan
an African wind filled with dust
osculate
kiss
derelict
abandoned; not in use; run-down
ostentatiously
acting in succ a way as to elicit envy or admiration
continence
self-restraint
placid
calm, peaceful
irredentism
a political principle or policy directed toward the incorporation of irredentas (a territory historically or ethnically related to one political unit but under the political control of another) within the boundaries of their historically or ethnically related political unit (m-w.com)
axiomatic
true, as in a fundamental nature
sibiliant
soft; whispery
beguiled
charmed; attracted; tricked
exegesis
explanation
bawdy
funny and inappropriate
rebuke
chastize
semblance
a part of; an image; a likeness
callow
a person who is immature or inexperienced
trudged
walked slowly or wearily
impeccably
perfectly
rejoinders
replies