| A | B |
|---|
| Magnanimous | High minded; noble either in a pretentious way when used in contemporary writing or authentically when applied to nobility of the 11th-18th century |
| Squalid | foul and repulsive |
| Consolation | the act of consoling; comfort; solace. |
| Proviso | a clause in a statute |
| Contentious | tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome |
| Eligible | fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable |
| Vermin | noxious |
| Emissary | a representative sent on a mission or errand |
| Obsequious | characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference |
| Remonstrance | an act or instance of remonstrating. |
| Grovel | to humble oneself or act in an abject manner |
| Venerable | commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence |
| Deign | to think fit or in accordance with one's dignity; condescend |
| Laudable | deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable |
| Countenance | appearance |
| Degradation | the act of degrading. |
| Bestow | to present as a gift; give; confer |
| Morose | gloomily or sullenly ill-humored |
| Supplication | an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer |
| Vestige | a mark |
| Incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous; inability or unwillingness to believe. |
| Implacable | not to be appeased |
| Modicum | a moderate or small amount |
| Affable | pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite |
| Olfactory | of or pertaining to the sense of smell |
