har·row·ing \HAR-oh-ing\
adjective
Extremely disturbing or distressing; grievous.
milque·toast \MILK-tohst\
noun
A very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated.
ban·der·snatch \BAN-der-snach\
noun
1. An imaginary wild animal of fierce disposition.
2. A person of uncouth or unconventional habits, attitudes, etc., especially one considered a menace, nuisance, or the like.
li·on·ize \LY-uh-nyz\
transitive verb
To treat or regard as an object of great interest or importance.
rap·ine \RAP-in\
intransitive verb
The act of plundering; the seizing and carrying away of another’s property by force.