obeisance - Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame.
Usage: The Pope is made uncomfortable by such obeisance, as he once was a slave to the Nazis.
equanimity - The quality of being calm and even-tempered.
Usage: Because she was prepared for the news, she was able to respond with equanimity.
firedrake - A fire-breathing dragon of Germanic mythology.
Synonyms: dragon
Usage: Unlike other firedrakes, the dragon in this story liked to recite poetry and was a connoisseur of fine wines.
caper - A playful leap or hop; a frivolous escapade or prank.
Usage: The child's playfulness was amusing at first, but they soon grew tired of his capers.
singlestick - A stick used instead of a sword for fencing.
Synonyms: backsword, fencing stick
Usage: He is an expert singlestick player, boxer, and swordsman.
Source: Longman dictionary
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