Words

abundance

quench; satisfy a desire, thirst, or hunger

fictitious name assumed by an author

misgivings

put down

deep-seated ill will; bitterness

one whose training or career is promoted by an influential person

a long, violent, denouncing speech; diatribe

punishment for offenses

restrained in the use of resources; observing moderation in use

loud, harsh, and grating

applying to a period prior to enactment

extremely thorough; meticulous

violation of law, duty, or command; sin

a star that shows the way, especially the North Star