dormitory … a room, building, or part of a building with sleeping accommodations for a number of people
aquarium … a container for keeping live water animals and water plants
ardor … emotional warmth; passion
Edict … an official public proclamation or order issued by authority
sonant … of sound; having sound
lavation … the act of washing
Hesitate … to stop in indecision; pause or delay in acting, choosing, or deciding
exaggerate … to think, speak, or write as of greater than is really so
exclamation … sudden, vehement utterance; outcry
violence … physical force used so as to damage, injure, or destroy
erratic … having no fixed course or purpose