| A | B |
| hallowed | to respect greatly |
| lustrous | radiant in character or reputation |
| harangued | to make a ranting speech |
| craggy | rough, rugged |
| moored | to sexure a boat with or as if with cables, lines, or anchors |
| obscenely | so excessive as to be offensive |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| bard | a composer, singer, or declaimer of epic or heroic verse |
| insolent | insultingly contemptuous in speech or in conduct |
| honed | to make more acute, intense, or effective |
| lavished | to expend or bestow with profusion |
| mortified | to subject ot severe and vexing embarrassment |
| reparations | the act of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury |
| cunning | slyness |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| steadfast | firm in belief, determination, or adherence |
| rabble-rouser | one that stirs up (as to hatred or violenc) the masses of the people |
| doddering | feeble; senile |
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive |
| seethes | to suffer violent internal excitement |
| nonchalantly | having an air of easy unconcern or indifference |
| vigilance | the quality of being alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| libations | a liquid (as wine) used in a libation or sacrifice |
| plunder | to take the goods of by force (as in war) |
| trough | a long but shallow depression in the bed of the sea |
| colonnade | a series fo columns set a regular intervals and usually supporting the base of a roof structure |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| mortifying | causing death; mortal, fatal; deadly |
| overweening | arrogant, presumptuous |