incinerate
to burn to ashes

intrepid
very brave, fearless, unshakable

larceny
theft

pliant
bending readily; easily influenced

pompous
overly self-important in speech and manner; excessively stately or ceremonious

precipice
a very steep cliff; the brink or edge of disaster

prototype
an original model on which later versions are patterned

rectify
to make right, correct

reprieve
A temporary relief or delay; to grant a postponement

revile
to attack with words, call bad names