| A | B |
|---|
| scullery | Kitchen like room used for dirty household work. |
| ensconced | to settle in a comfortable place |
| tushes | long pointed teeth |
| cynical | mocking, doubtful |
| plaited | braided hair |
| laborious | hard effort, difficult. |
| knacker | place where horses are slaughtered |
| tyranny | cruel and oppressive rule |
| tyrannise | to treat cruelly |
| rebellion | violent overthrow |
| comrades | fellow member of an organization |
| enmity | hatred towards someone |
| inebriates | drunk, intoxicated. |
| stout | somewhat fat or 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 |
| preeminent | surpassing all others, outstanding |
| vivacious | lively and animated |
| nimble | quick and light in movement, agile |
| apathy | lack of interest |
| counteract | act against something |
| reign | period of rule by a King or Queen |
| capered | skip or dance in a playful way |
| ecstasy | feeling of great joy or happiness |
| gambolled | run or jump about playfully |
| spinney | small area of trees and bushes |
| reproached | to express disapproval or disappointment |
| trotter | pigs foot |
| unalterable | not able to be changed. |
| 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. |
| cockerals | 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 restrainted. |
| 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 |
| postumously | awarded after death. |
| pretext | a false excuse. |
| tactics | carefully planned strategy. |
| publican | pub owner or tax collector. |
| manifestly | clearly or obviously. |
| ratified | to accept. |
| conjured | call to mind, to make something appear. |
| unintelligible | impossible to understand |
| aloof | not friendly; cool and distant. |
| contemplating | to look at or think about intently. |
| procured | to get something with care and effort. |
| indifferent | having no interest. |
| eloquence | fluent or persuasive writing or speaking. |
| sordid | dirty, seedy, seamy, filthy, foul. |
| dismayed | cause someone to feel distress. |
| articulate | speak well, fluent. |
| disinterred | dig up something that has been buried. |
| blithely | happy or joyous. |
| superintendence | to oversee. |
| intermediary | middleman, go between. |
| solicitor | someone who wants your business. |
| repose | temporary rest. |
| indignation | anger caused by something that is thought to be unfair. |
| accord | to agree, mutual agreement. |
| malignity | tending to be evil. |
| ignominious | deserving or causing public disgrace. |
| cryptic | having a meaning that is mysterious. |
| Chaff and mangels | chopped hay and straw used as fodder. |
| emboldened | give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way |
| infanticide | the practice in some societies of killing unwanted children soon after birth. |
| pretext | false excuse |
| capitulated | to surrender |
| coccidiosis | an intestinal disease of birds. |
| stupefied | astonish and shock. |
| categorically | absolute truth |
| cowered | crouch down in fear. |
| countenance | facial expression. |
| tumult | loud, confused noise caused by a group of people. |
| gilded | covered thinly with gold. |
| fortnight | a period of two weeks. |
| retinue | a group of advisors. |
| surmounted | overcome (a difficulty or obstacle. |
| machinations | scheming, maneuvering, plots, conspiracies. |
| impending | be about to happen. |
| vile | extremely unpleasant. |
| contemptible | despicable,hateful, shameful. |
| dejectedly | sad and depressed. |
| lamentation | to mourn. |
| excess | more than necessary. |
| poulticies | soft, moist mass of material, to relieve soreness |
| supernnuated | 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. |
