Answer:
a. brevity - v. lasting only for a short time
b. conquest – vii. victory over a place or people by use of military force
c. resemblance - i. the state of being alike
d. barbarian - ii. a member of an uncivilized group of people or culture
e. ally – x. one state united to another
f. nobility - iii. state of being noble in character, quality, or rank
g. ruthlessness - ix, character of having no pity or compassion
h. decimation - viii. the killing or destruction of a large number of a population
i. Harsh - vi. cruel
j. elixir - iv. liquid that is believed to cure all ills
Explanation:
Brevity means being short in time, or not lasting for long.
Conquest is the act of conquering - dominating and controlling - something or someone.
Resemblance is the state of being similar, alike.
Barbarian, in ancient times, referred to someone who belonged to people an nations considered uncivilized.
Ally is someone - a person, a nation, etc. - who cooperates with another to achieve a purpose.
Nobility is the quality of being noble, be it in character or in rank.
Ruthlessness refers to the quality of not having compassion for others.
Decimation is the act of destroying a large portion of something, especially a population.
Harsh is a synonym for cruel or for severe.
Elixir would be a magical potion capable of curing all ailments.
