consecration
the act of making something holy or sacred
attire
clothing; outfit
supplication
a humble request or prayer
paramount
most important; supreme
re-enact
to perform or act out again
consumption
using up something; eating or drinking
consciousness
awareness of oneself and surroundings
dissuade
to convince someone not to do something
earnest
serious and sincere
catapult
to launch or throw something with force
topple
to fall or make something fall
retrieve
to get back; recover
gasp
a sudden intake of breath, usually in shock or surprise
clutch
to hold tightly
futile
useless; having no effect
orphan
a child whose parents have died
mercy
compassion or forgiveness shown to someone
lug
to carry something heavy with effort
stagger
to walk unsteadily; to shock or surprise
sorrow
deep sadness
thrill
a sudden feeling of excitement
obstacles
things that make progress difficult
morality rates
the rate at which people die
contenders
people competing for a title or prize
