altercation
a scene of conflict; a fight or clash
blemish
damage or imperfection
cachet
an advantage or an asset; an experience that earns respect
camaraderie
brotherhood, fellowship
conjure
1) to bring forth an otherworldly being; 2) to speak or represent in a way that brings forth strong emotion
elated
extremely happy, overjoyed
errant
rebellious, nonconforming
foray
raid, a sudden attack
fossilized
petrified, stony
iridescent
resembling a rainbow, rich in colors
lavish
generous or luxurious, perhaps in a wasteful manner
lucrative
profitable; earning a considerable amount of money
profiteer
wartime speculator or arms dealer
revel
to enjoy or celebrate
tentative
experimental, hesitant, uncertain
tenuous
thin, delicate
terrarium
a glass display case for land-bound animals, such as snakes or lizards
traverse
to move over an area; to walk or roam
twinge
a sharp and quick sensation; a pang
wry
having a crooked or twisted expression, often meant to indicate sarcasm
