| A | B |
|---|
| fable | short narrative marking a cautionary point and often employing animals that speak and behave like humans |
| satire | using humor to criticize or expose folly |
| allegory | literary device in which characters and events stand for abstract ideas |
| utopia | ideally perfect place |
| enmity | deep seated, often mutual hatred |
| parasitical | deriving nourishment from another |
| indefatigable | tireless |
| maxim | fundamental principle |
| tractable | easily manageable |
| contemptible | despicable |
| flogging | beating |
| ignominious | deserving disgrace or shame |
| impromptu | done with little or no preparation |
| posthumously | occurring or continuing after one's death |
| blithely | carefree and lighthearted |
| publican | tax collector |
| manifestly | to show or demonstrate plainly |
| procured | to get by special effort |
| eloquence | fluent, elegant, persuasive speech |
| disinterred | to bring to public notice |
| reverent | showing profound respect |
| arable | fit for cultivation |
| malignity | intense ill will or hatred |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust |
| capitulated | surrendered |
| cowered | to cringe in fear |
| retribution | recompense; something justly deserved |
| privy | make a participant in knowlegde of something private |
| censured | criticized; show strong disapproval |
| beatifically | showing or producing exalted joy or blessedness |
| conciliatory | to overcome the ditrust or animosity of |
| piebald | spotted or patched |
| bon mot | a clever saying |
