compelled		to ward off an attack or a weapon
luminous		complaining, whining
myopia		an ornamental shoulder piece on an item of clothing
sniveling		full of or shedding light; bright or shining especially in dark
quavered		having forced or obliged someone to do something
parried		having an irritating strong and unpleasant taste or smell
accrid		lack of imagination
talisman		object often thought to have magic powers
cordon		having shaken or trembled speaking
elephantine		resembling of an elephant
epaulettes		line or circle of soldiers, guards etc.