travesty
a false, absurd representation
diminish
decrease, lessen
potent
powerful, mighty
transgression
a grave sin
terrain
land or area, especially with regards to its physical features
vicious
deliberately cruel or violent
revere
respect, esteem
grievance
dissatisfaction, displeasure
redundant
needless, unnecessary due to its repetition
havoc
devastation, ruin
toubab
white people, as referred to by the enslaved
grueling
extremely tiring and demanding
nourishment
the food necessary for growth, health, and good condition
backbreaking
physically demanding
pussyfooting
act in a cautious or non-committal way
vigorously
strenuously, forcefully
deference
polite submission and respect
clammy
slightly sticky and wet
sporadic
occuring at random intervals
desecration
the violation or degradation of something sacred or holy
