| dearth | scarce supply |
| gratify | satisfy |
| choleric | easily angered |
| threshold | entrance |
| wreak | inflict punishment upon |
| stoic | unemotional |
| vendetta | destructive feud |
| condone | excuse |
| robust | strong |
| panoply | striking array |
| confer | to present |
| poignant | touching |
| mettle | spirit |
| withhold | restrain |
| vindictive | revengeful |