#1 subpoena: noun; a writ ordering a person to attend a court
#2 fey: adjective; giving an impression of vague unworldliness
#3 venerable: adjective; accorded a great deal of respect, esp. because of age, wisdom, or character
#4 uncouth: adjective; lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
#5 sundry: adjective; of various kinds; several
#6 begrudge: verb; envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something)
#7 elucidate: verb; make (something) clear; explain
#8 acquiescene: noun; acceptation of something reluctantly but without protest
#9 succinct: adjective; briefly and clearly expressed
#10 facade: noun; face (front) of a building
