cowardly – adj. afraid in a way that makes you unable to do what is right or expected; lacking courage

underscore – v. to emphasize or show the importance of

attribute – v. considered to be caused by something

roam – v. move about or travel over a wide area

bastion – n. a place or system in which something continues to survive

stability – n. the ​quality or state of something that is not easily changed​ or likely to change