saffron
yellow
straggle
move along slowly so as to remain some distance behind the person or people in front.
pummel
strike repeatedly with fists
ivory
a pale cream colour
obliterate
destroy utterly; wipe out. "the memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind"
quaint
attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned
blare
make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound. "the ambulance arrived outside, siren blaring"
teeming
be full of or swarming with. "every garden is teeming with wildlife"
throbbing
beating with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsating.
crimson
of a rich deep red colour inclining to purple.
jolted
push or shake (someone or something) abruptly and roughly. "a surge in the crowd behind him jolted him forwards"
brackish
(of water) slightly salty, as in river estuaries.
engulfed
of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely. "the cafe was engulfed in flames"
writhe
make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body. "he writhed in agony on the ground"
cavernous
giving the impression of vast, dark depths. "his cavernous eyes"
