abomination
something that is grotesque, horrifying, or (from a moral standpoint) extremely unjust
battalion
a large unit of soldiers, typically in a land-based army; a battalion will be composed of multiple companies and will typically be led by a lieutenant colonel
convoy
a group or (in military terms) an assembled force moving together, often under some form of organized protection
craggy
harsh or rough in texture; recalling sharp, rising rock formations or "crags"
cricket (the game)
a sport that involves sets of eleven players per team and that (loosely) can be compared to American baseball since both sports use a bat and ball as primary implements
frenzy
a sudden burst of madness or heightened activity
incessantly
without stopping or interruption; in a constant or persistent manner
indignation
a state of high offense or disapproval; the sense that one's position or dignity has been insulted
jagged
characterized by sharp edges or spike-like forms
nobility
greatness, honesty, or another traditionally admirable value; somewhat more literally, the quality of being aristocratic or well-bred
personify
to represent an animal or other non-human entity as though it had human qualities
rapturous
joyous or jubilant
reconciliation
the process of coming together and putting one's differences aside, often in order to make peace
regal
king- or queen-like; resembling a person of royalty
regiment
a division in the army, often commanded by a colonel and consisting of individual battalions
serenity
a sense of peace and calmness
shrapnel
metal pieces from a bomb, missile, or other piece of ammunition, and which fan out as the result of detonation or explosion
skirmish
a quick and small-scale clash between two opposing military forces
stirrups
metal pieces which are connected to a horse's saddle, and which help the rider to stay in place
whinny
the "whining" or neighing sound characteristic of a horse
