| A | B |
|---|
| ignominious | disgraceful; shameful |
| impromptu | not rehearsed; spur of the moment |
| posthumously | after one's death |
| pretext | excuse |
| crucial | critical; of supreme importance |
| controversies | disputes |
| emboldened | encouraged; made brave |
| lurking | exist concealed or unsuspected |
| capitulated | gave up all resistance |
| countenance | facial expression |
| tumult | commotion |
| retinue | those accompanying a person of rank |
| conciliatory | showing good-will; peace-making |
| impending | about to take place |
| superannuated | retired because of age or infirmity |
| solemnly | seriously, deeply earnest |
| unanimously | in complete agreement |
| pension | sum of money paid at retirement |
| contemptuously | scornfully |
| inebriates | drunkards |
