outstrip v. To go beyond. siege n. A beleaguerment. repeal v. To render of no further effect. treacherous adj. Perfidious. antidote n. Anything that will counteract or remove the effects of poison, disease, or the like. disrupt v. To burst or break asunder. ramose adj. Branch-like. stealth n. A concealed manner of acting. expedite v. To hasten the movement or progress of. fete n. A festival or feast.