aphorism n. Proverb. propellant adj. Propelling. eschew v. To keep clear of. islet n. A little island. harmonious adj. Concordant in sound. ode n. The form of lyric poetry anciently intended to be sung. ornate adj. Ornamented to a marked degree. Pariah n. A member of a degraded class; a social outcast. perfidy n. Treachery. durance n. Confinement. efface v. To obliterate. faulty adj. Imperfect. nimble adj. Light and quick in motion or action. reconstruct v. To rebuild.