shrapnel
Fragments of an exploded weapon that fly through the air and can become lodged in flesh.
apprehension
Nervous anxiety.
balm
A sedating or soothing ointment.
bagatelle
A game played balls on a sloping board with holes which are to be avoided through manipulation.
disquiet
A nagging sensation of unease and foreboding.
steadfastly
Unwavering loyalty.
gramophone
An old-fashioned precursor to the record player requiring the winding of a handle so the music could be played off a revolving cylinder.
piazza
A public square or marketplace.
sodden
Saturated.
voluminous
Abundant; prolific; numerous.
upheaval
A commotion; a state of turmoil.
fickle
Indecisive; flighty.
complement
An accompaniment or companion.
perforation
A tear or rupture.
enunciation
Articulated expression; a proclamation or declaration.
disdain
A scornful expression of superiority.
demure
Modest and unassuming.
