fledgling
An inexperienced novice just starting out; a rookie or neophyte.
anesthetic
More than just knockout gas during a medical procedure, anesthetic can be used to describe anything with a sedative effect or that is capable of putting people to sleep.
congealed
Having transitioned from a liquid to a thicker liquid or a solid; applicable to the process of strengthening abstract concepts as well.
Daedalus
Ancient Greek mythological figure who (1) created the Labyrinth that housed the Minotaur and (2) tragically created wax wings for his son, Icarus, who famously flew too close to the sun, fell into the sea, and drowned.
despair
A forlorn and morose loss of hope.
famished
Hungry to the point of becoming ravenous.
fibula
The bone that runs from the ankle to the knee; the calf bone.
fixated
Obsessed; fanatically absorbed; utterly engrossed.
hobble
To walk with difficulty, as with a limp or sore foot.
inhibit
To stifle creativity; to restrict desires; to discourage risks; to obstruct progress.
nettles
Comprehensive term for any plant featuring barbed points capable of wounding exposed skin.
ossification
The process by which bone is formed.
oblivious
Inattentive to the point of being ignorant of what is going on right in front of oneself.
plunder
To steal possessions from a vanquished opponent; to rifle through a variety of things that don't belong to you.
protruding
Prominently sticking out or jutting forth.
recoil
To draw sharply back in horror or surprise.
retched
Having vomited.
remnants
The unused portions that remain after the rest has been put to use.
stifle
To prevent or obstruct.
tepid
Lukewarm; dull; generation a distinct lack of enthusiasm and excitement.
vagrant
Homeless and unemployed; a loiterer.
wary
Cautious due to reasonable suspicion and distrust.
