| A | B |
| bark | a three-masted ship with the first two masts square-rigged |
| immemorial | going back beyond the reach of memory or record |
| heralded | to greet with enthusiasm |
| aloof | removed or distant in interest or feeling |
| zenith | the highest point |
| exasperation | extreme annoyance |
| stilted | not easy or natural |
| gamboled | to run or skip about in play |
| leonine | resembling a lion |
| plight | a usually bad or condition or state |
| circuit | moving or revolving around |
| scurvy | mean; contemptable |
| treason | the crime of attempting to overthrow the government of one's country |
| oust | to force or drive out |
| natron | a substance like baking soda used in the embalming process |
| lee | protection |
| neocori | servents of the temple |
| mien | look, appearance, or manner, especially as showing mood or personality |
| defile | a narrow passage or gorge |
| inauspicious | not looking good for future success |
| garrote | an item used for strangling |