Taint
Contaminate by raising suspicion or doubt
Scornfully
Expressed with profound disrespect or disdain
Coherent
Presented in a way that is both clear and sensible
Parched
Excessively dry or thirsty
Dismay
A feeling of surprised worry or disappointment
Sacrament
A sacred religious ceremony such as baptism or communion
Mirth
Joyous and often raucous laughter and fun
Muse
To reflect or ponder in a profoundly deep way on a subject
Tormented
Having experienced great mental or physical suffering
Suppress
The act of trying to keep something under control
Retort
A quick reply to a question or remark
Averted
Prevented from taking place
Withered
Shriveled and old
Hypocritical
Violating self-proclaimed standards of morality
Indifference
An utter lack of caring one way or the other toward something
Interlude
Any short period with an activity different than that occurring during longer periods before or after it
Listlessly
Done with an absence of energy and enthusiasm
Habitually
An act performed repeatedly, as a matter of habit
Subside
To become less active or severe; or sink to a lower level
Buckboard
An open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels
