calamity

great misfortune, catastrophe, disaster

congregate

come together in a crowd, assemble, gather

convene

meet in a group for a specific purpose

cordiality

friendliness, warmth of regard, amiability

crony

close companion, intimate friend, chum, associate

dubious

doubtful, uncertain, questionable

extremity

very end, utmost limit, border

host

large number, multitude, throng, crowd, flock

recoil

draw back because of fear or disgust, shrink, wince, flinch

relinquish

give up, abandon, let go, release, surrender