| A | B |
| contradicted | assert the contrary or opposite of; to oppose;deny directly |
| prudence | discretion; frugality; caution with regard for practical matters |
| exemplary | worthy of imitation; serving as a model or pattern |
| bigotry | stubborn and complete intolerance of any belief; or opinion that differs from one's own |
| mutton | sheep older than one year old; flesh used for food |
| humane | characterized by tenderness compassion and sympathy especially for suffering |
| sentiments | thoughts influenced by or proceeding from feeling emotion |
| abominable | hateful; detestable; loathsome; disagreeable |
| earnestness | serious in intention, purpose or effort; full seriousness as of purpose or intentions |
| zeal | fervor for a person, cause or object; eager desire or endeavor |
| censure | to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement |
| virtuously | conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright |
| hindrance | an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like |
| insolence | contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech |
| pestilent | troublesome; annoying; producing or tending to produce infectious or contagious disease |
| officious | objectionably agressive in offering one's unrequested or unwanted services, help, or advice |
| florid | excessively ornate, showy; reddish; rosy |
| votaries | a person who is devoted or addicted to some sort of pursuit; person who is bound by solemn religious vows |
| solicitous | anxious or concerned |
| gallantry | dashing courage; heroic bravery, noble-minded behavior |