acquiesce
accept something unwillingly but without protest
adorn
make more beautiful or attractive
bespoke
made to order
calamity
a disaster
caution
care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
complacent
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
dissuade
persuade someone not to take a particular course of action
edifice
a building, esp. a large, imposing one
ember
a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire
habitable
suitable or good enough to live in
haggard
looking exhausted and unwell, esp. from fatigue, worry, or suffering
immure
enclose or confine someone against their will
indulgence
luxury
profusion
an abundance or large quantity of something
prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future
rascal
a mischievous or cheeky person
reluctance
unwillingness or disinclination to do something
repel
drive or force back or away
ruffian
a violent person, esp. one involved in crime
scrutiny
critical observation or examination
solemn
formal and dignified
solicitude
care or concern for someone or something
sordid
involving ignoble actions and motives
sublimity
majesty, grandeur
totter
move in a feeble or unsteady way
