Agitation

the arousal of public interest in social or political issues; 

an emotional disturbance or excitement; 

a violent shaking

Genealogy

lineage;  an account of the descent of a person or family from ancestors

an idea, feeling, or impulse that a person cannot escape;  a preoccupation

Palatial

magnificent and grand; 

like a palace

an apprearance seen suddenly;  a phantom;

a ghost

Benefactor

"benefit"                                 

a patron;  a person who has given help

Moor

to keep a boat in place w/ ropes or cables;  to fasten;

a large, open area of land, often marshy with heather growing on it

Plaintive

sad;  sorrowful; mournful; melancholy

Cope

to handle problems or difficulties; to deal with

Aloof

indifferent;  cool or distant in relationships with others