1. reprisal
Definition: the act or practice in international law of resorting to force short of war in retaliation for damage or loss suffered
Example: Enemy officers suffered harsh reprisals.
2. inexorably
Definition: not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped
Example: the inexorable rise of a political movement
3. basin
Definition: an open usually circular vessel with sloping or curving sides used typically for holding water for washing
Example: a basin of cold water
4. supreme
Definition: highest in rank or authority
Example: The board has supreme authority over such issues.
5. intricate
Definition: having many complexly interrelating parts or elements
Example: The movie has an intricate plot.
6. wrath
Definition: strong vengeful anger or indignation
Example: waited until my initial wrath had eased before voicing my complaint
7. combatant
Definition: one that is engaged in or ready to engage in combat
Example: Britain was a main combatant in World War II.
8. jut
Definition: to extend out, up, or forward
Example: mountains jutting into the sky
9. meticulously
Definition: marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
Example: He described the scene in meticulous detail.
10. grotesque
Definition: a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
Example: a gallery of grotesques from some sicko horror movie
11. gape
Definition: to open the mouth wide
Example: she suddenly realized she had been gaping at the good-looking waiter instead of giving him her order
12. simile
Definition: a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
Example: “She's as fierce as a tiger” is a simile, but “She's a tiger when she's angry” is a metaphor.
13. siege
Definition: obsolete: a seat of distinction
Example: The castle was built to withstand a siege.
14. nostalgically
Definition: the state of being homesick
Example: A wave of nostalgia swept over me when I saw my childhood home.
15. preeminence
Definition: the quality or state of being preeminent 
Example: the restaurant is known for the preeminence of its seafood dishes
16. duel
Definition: a combat between two persons; specifically
Example: They engaged in a duel of wits.
17. climactic
Definition: of, relating to, or constituting a climax
Example: At the climactic moment, the main character of the novel finds herself face to face with the thief.
18. clasp
Definition: a device (as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
Example: Can you fasten the clasp on this bracelet for me?
19. slayer
Definition: to kill violently, wantonly, or in great numbers
Example: The knight slew the dragon
20. appease
Definition: to bring to a state of peace or quiet
Example: They appeased the dictator by accepting his demands in an effort to avoid war.
21. integral
Definition: essential to completeness
Example: She had become an integral part of their lives.
22. poignant
Definition: pungently pervasive
Example: The photograph was a poignant reminder of her childhood.
23. immortality
Definition: unending existence;lasting fame
Example: She believed in the immortality of the soul.
24. demonstrate
Definition: to show clearly
Example: Each student must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class.
25. arduous
Definition: hard to accomplish or achieve
Example: He went through a long and arduous training program.