| A | B |
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| barbarian | (in ancient times) a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations |
| rowan | mountain ash |
| rheumatism | any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue |
| apostle | an important christian teacher |
| evangelist | a person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, esp. by public preaching. |
| dispirited | cause (someone) to lose enthusiasm or hope |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| sheaf | a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping. • a bundle of objects of one kind, esp. papers |
| reaper | a person or machine that harvests a crop. |
| parchment | a stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal and used as a durable writing surface in ancient and medieval times. |
