abominable
very unpleasant
brandish
wave or flourish something, esp. a weapon as a threat or in anger or excitement
carafe
an open-topped glass flask typically used for serving wine or water
contort
twist or bend out of its normal shape
diminish
make or become less
effusive
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
exasperate
irritate intensely, infuriate
fervent
having or displaying a passionate intensity
filthy
disgustingly dirty
folly
lack of good sense
hazard
a danger or risk
imminent
about to happen
impoverish
make poor
incredulous
unwilling or unable to believe something
proffer
an offer or proposal
ravenous
extremely hungry
sheer
completely
veer
change direction suddenly
vendor
a person or company offering something for sale, esp. a trader in the street
vigilance
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
