doughty
adj: brave; valiant
presumptuous
adj: acting without permission or right; bold, forward
grave
adj: serious, thoughtful, dignified
torrent
n: a swift, violent stream
simian
adj: apelike or monkey like
prosaic
adj: dull, matter of fact
avaricious
adj: greatly desiring money or property; greedy for wealth
visage
n: face
furtive
adj: done quickly and with stealth to avoid being noticed; secret
sinister
adj: threatening harm, evil, or misfourtune
hospitable
adj: friendly treatment to guests and strangers
burly
adj: big and strong
rubicund
adj: reddish, ruddy
vivid
adj: striking bright; brilliant
proffered
v: offered for acceptance; tendered; presented
triffle
n: small amount of money
frivolous
adj: lacking of seriousness; silly
talisman
n: an object that is supposed to have magical powers
grimace
(n.) twisting or distortion of the face, often to express pain or displeasure
mutilated
adj: cut, tear, or break off a limb or other important part