a stronghold or fortified area
BASTION
polite and restrained
DECOROUS
made gestures, especially dramatic ones
GESTICULATE
sounding harsh or unpleasant
GRATING
a pause or break in continuity
HIATUS
To enclose or confine someone against his/her will
IMMURE
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
INDIGNATION
impossible to understand or interpret
INSCRUTABLE
unjustly inflicting hardship; burdensome.
OPPRESSIVE
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
PLIANT
an accusation in response to one from someone else.
RECRIMINATION
move hurriedly with short quick steps
SCURRY
loud, confused noise, especially caused by a large crowd; disorder
TUMULT
changes or variations occurring in the course of something, often hardships or difficulties
VICISSITUDES
climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.
CLAMBERING