| A | B |
|---|
| toiled | work extremely hard |
| implements | a tool, or other piece of equipment |
| humblest | showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance |
| grudging | reluctant, unwilling. |
| parasitical | relying on or exploiting others. |
| chaff | husks of corn separated by threshing. |
| cockerel | rooster |
| shirked | avoid or neglect |
| obstinate | stubborn refusal to change one's opinion |
| cryptic | having meaning that is mysterious. |
| indefatigable | unable to be tired. |
| literate | able to read and write. |
| faculty | an aptitude or talent for doing something. |
| shrewd | having or showing sharp powers of judgement |
| perpetually | occurring repeatedly |
| tractable | easy to control or force |
| contemptible | unspeakable, disgraceful, shameful. |
| irrepressible | not able to be controlled or restrained. |
| skirmishing | fighting. |
| manoeuvre | movement or series of moves |
| vengeance | revenge, retaliation. |
| ignominious | deserving or causing public disgrace. |
| sentimentality | excessive tenderness, sadness. |
| impromptu | done without being planned or rehearsed. |
| solemn | not cheerful, or smiling serious. |
| conferred | grant or present an honor |
| posthumously | awarded after death. |
