[Verdurous], green, full of verdure.
[Imprecation], a curse.
[Mace], here means a heavy-headed club used in fighting, generally for striking.
[Noxious], hurtful, injurious.
[Gigantic], very large, giant-like.
[Fertile], fruitful, yielding good crops.
[Wickerwork], basket-work of woven twigs.
[Hospitality], kindness to strangers, free and generous entertainment of visitors.
[Expensive], costly.