| A | B |
| inebriates | drunk, intoxicated. |
| stout | somewhat heavy build. |
| morose | gloomy, sullen, sour, bad-tempered. |
| taciturn | saying little, silent. |
| filial | devoted, loving, respectful. |
| frugally | sparing or economical with regard to money or food. |
| denounced | publicly declare to be wrong or evil. |
| invariably | always; in every case or on every occasion. |
| insoluble | impossible to solve. |
| unalterable | not able to be changed. |
| imperishable | enduring forever |
| trifle | a thing of little value or importance. |
| haughty | proud, arrogant, snobbish. |
| gambolling | run or jump about playfully. |
| deputation | group of people appointed to undertake a mission. |
| incumbent | necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. |
| bon mot | a witty remark. |
| suppressed | forcibly put an end to |
| poulticies | soft, moist mass of material, to relieve soreness |
| superannuated | retire with a pension |
| readjustment | set or adjust again |
| wafted | pass or cause to pass easily or gently through |
| complicity | being involved with others in an illegal activity |
| contemptuously | showing contempt, scornful |
| demeanor | outward behavior or bearing |
| indignantly | showing anger at what is perceived as unfair treatment. |
| tempered | make suffering less severe. |
| lamented | passionate expression of grief or sorrow. |