cadenced
a modulation or inflection of the voice
contemptible
deserving contempt; despicable
enameled
covered with or as if with a glossy and usually brightly colored coating
insidious
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
linguists
those who study language
perfunctory
acting routinely with little interest or care, quick, minimum effort
phosphorescent
continuing to emit light; glowing
praetorian
Belonging to the elite bodyguard of Roman emperors
retaliation
revenge, military attack, counter attack
sieve
a utensil for sifting or straining