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introspective (adj.) /ˌɪntrəˈspektɪv/

Tending to examine your own feelings, thoughts, or ideas instead of communicating with other people.

Their introspective ways were not free of drawbacks, however.

unprecedented (adj.) /ʌnˈpresɪˌdentɪd/

Never having happened or existed before. T

he Augustan period was a time of unprecedented peace and stability.

iambic (adj.)   /aɪˈæmbɪk/

Relating to an iamb or iambs.

A line of verse that has six iambic feet.

subtle (adj.) /ˈsʌt(ə)l/

not obvious, and therefore difficult to notice.

The subtle variation of the rhythm is not the only problem faced by translator.

compensate (v.) /ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/

to pay someone money because they have suffered an injury or loss.

They must also try to compensate 

ambush (n.) /ˈæmˌbʊʃ/

An attack from a hidden position.

The citizens wouldn’t surrender, and armed for an ambush.
 

fiery (adj.) /ˈfaɪri/

burning or full of flames;very bright in color

And took their places, concealed by fiery bronze.

fleecy (adj.) /ˈflisi/

Something fleecy looks or feels soft and light, especially because it is made of fleece.

Cut off the herds of cattle and fleecy silver sheep.

ruckus (n.)   /ˈrʌkəs/

A fight, or a noisy argument.

When the armies sitting in council got wind of the ruckus with the cattle. 

forge (v.) [fɔrdʒ]

to develop something new, especially a strong relationship with other people, groups, or countries

Back in the 1980s, they were attempting to forge a new kind of rock music.

furrow (n.)[ˋfɝo]

deep line or fold in the skin of someone's face, especially on the forehead

A deep furrow appeared between his brows.

enamel (n.) [ɪˋnæm!]

a hard shiny substance that is put onto metal, clay etc for decoration or protection 

Some of the enamel on this pan is chipped off

gallop (v.) /ˈɡæləp/

if a horse gallops, it runs as its fastest speed;to move, pass, or develop very quickly.

They mounted their high-stepping horses andgallop to the scene. 

fray (n.) /freɪ/

a fight or argument.;an exciting activity or situation in which someone competes with other people.

And dragging one dead by his heels from the fray.

sway (v.)  /sweɪ/

to influence or change someone’s opinion;to move or swing gently side to side.

They swayed in battle and fought like living men.

sceptre (n.) /'sɛptɚ/

decorated rod carried by a king or queen at ceremonies as a symbol of their power 

The sceptre is an attribute of kingly power.

falter (v.)   /'fɔltɚ/

to become weaker or less effective

The economy is showing signs of faltering.

reaper (n.) /'ripɚ/

An imaginary character who represents death;usually shown as a skeleton wearing a long black with a hood and carrying a scythe   

Where reapers with sharp sickles were working.

sickle (n.) /ˈsɪk(ə)l/

a tool for cutting down grass and tall plants, consisting of a long curved blade and a handle;a curved shape.

Where reapers with sharp sickles were working.

glisten (v.) [ˋglɪsn]

to shine and look wet or oily

The boy's back was glistening with sweat.

distraught (a.)  [dɪˋstrɔt]

so upset and worried that you cannot think clearly 

Relatives are tonight comforting the distraught parents.

detriment (n.)[ˋdɛtrəmənt]

the act of causing harm or damage; something that causes harm or damage

He worked very long hours, to the detriment of his marriage.

beguiling (adj.) /bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/

A beguiling person or thing seems attractive and interesting, but may be dangerous.

The prospect of instant riches was too beguiling to ignore.