Cordon is something set up to guard something.

Agitation is the act of stirring things up.

The adjective hallowed is used to describe something that is sacred and revered.

When you present an honor or gift to someone, you bestow it.

When you emulate someone, you imitate them.

A parable is a short and simple story that teaches a religious or moral lesson.

Rivalry is the act of competing for the same thing against another person.

An anthem is a song that represents the ideals of a group of people.

People who peregrinate are constantly on the move.

To traipse is to walk around with a sloppy or aimless attitude. 

Meritocracy is the belief or a social system that rulers should be chosen for their abilities.

If you parlay a bet, then you take the winnings from one bet and bet it again on something else.

Respectively is used to indicate order.

Someone who is haggard looks exhausted and worn out.

To respire is to breathe in and out. 

Sybarite is someone who's totally addicted to luxurious things and all of life's pleasures.

Condescension is an insulting way of talking to other people.

A lineament is a fancy, literary word that means "a part of a person's face," 

The path of an airplane is called a contrail.

A tentacle is long, ropey thing that sticks out of an animal’s face.