Part 1.
wry
humorously sarcastic or mocking
yeoman
a free man who cultivates his own land
yield
give or supply
zealot
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
zenith
the point above the observer directly opposite the nadir
zephyr
a slight wind
Part 2.
abandon
forsake; leave behind
keen
intense or sharp
jealous
suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
tact
consideration in dealing with others
oath
a solemn promise regarding your future acts or behavior
vacant
without an occupant or incumbent
Part 3.
hardship
something difficult to endure
gallant
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
data
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
unaccustomed
not habituated to; unfamiliar with
bachelor
a man who has never been married
qualify
prove capable or fit; meet requirements
Part 4.
corpse
the dead body of a human being
conceal
prevent from being seen or discovered
dismal
causing dejection
frigid
extremely cold
inhabit
live in; be a resident of
numb
lacking sensation