bluff
(adj.)direct and outspoken in a good-natured way (n.)a steep, high cliff or bank; an attempt to fool someone (v.) to deceive or trick; to try to fool others by putting on a confident front
cautious
(adj.) avoiding unnecessary risks or mistakes
consist
(v.) (used with of) to be made up of
despise
(v.) to look down on intensely or feel contempt for, dislike strongly
haven
(n.) a safe place
miniature
(n.) a very small copy, model, or painting (adj.) on a very small scale
monarch
(n.) a person who rules over a kingdom or empire
obstacle
(n.) something that gets in the way
postpone
(v.) to put off until later
straggle
(v.) to stray off or trail behind; to spread out in a scattered fashion
treacherous
(adj.) likely to betray; seemingly safe but actually dangerous
vivid
(adj.) bright and sharp, giving a clear picture; full of life