| Indiscriminate killing of large numbers |
MASSACRE |
| Ineffectual, in vain |
FUTILE |
| Job to be done |
TASK |
| Legendary lady who rode naked through Coventry |
GODIVA |
| Loyal and steadfast |
FAITHFUL |
| Minor short-term fight |
SKIRMISH |
| Of the Good Book |
BIBLICAL |
| Older and more lacking in freshness |
STALER |
| Refuges, sanctuaries |
ASYLUMS |
| Ruler with absolute power |
AUTOCRAT |
| Scene of uproar and confusion |
BEDLAM |
| Shouts of approval |
CHEERS |
| Social insects |
ANTS |
| States without proof |
ALLEGES |
| The king who couldn't stop the tide |
CANUTE |
| Very hot Indian curry |
VINDALOO |
