| A | B |
|---|
| mirage | an optical illusion, caused by the refraction of light |
| monochrome | producing visual images in a single color |
| decomposition | the process of rotting |
| prostrated | was lain in a face down position |
| interminable | seeming to last forever; endless |
| derision | ridicule or mockery |
| officiant | an officiating priest or minister |
| relentlessly | harshly or grimly |
| annihilate | reduse to nothing or wipe out |
| knell | aa stroke of a bell, especially when tolled as for a funeral |
| afflicted | caused pain or suffering |
| mountebanks | quacks or imposters |
| functionaries | officials performing some duty or required work |
| buffoons | jesters, clowns, or fools |
| accursed | being under a curse |
| lamentation | the act of feeling or expressing great sorrow |
