kindling
small sticks or twigs used to start a fire
hypnotize
capture the whole attention of (someone); fascinate
agony
intense feeling of suffering, can be from mental or physical pain
forsake
to abandon or give up on
retort
a quick reply to a question or remark, usually a witty reply
heed
pay close attention to, or to do what is suggested especially with regard to a warning or advice
monotonous
lacking variety, boring
ominous
threatening; foreshadowing of bad things to come
admonish
to express disapproval to someone of their actions
stoic
seemingly unaffected by pleasure, pain or emotions
audacious
bold and daring; risk-taking
elated
full of happiness and excitement
astound
shock or greatly surprise
cavernous
giving the impression of vast, dark depths
outcast
a person who has been rejected by society or a social group
gnaw
cause persistent and wearing distress
scowl
frown in an angry, bad-tempered way
bleak
without hope or encouragement, depressing
grimace
a facial expression often ugly that expresses disapproval or pain
adobe
a place in which a person resides or lives; home