[Verdurous], green, full of verdure.

[Imprecation], a curse.

[Mace], here means a heavy-headed club used in fighting, generally for striking.

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[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.