| A | B |
|---|
| reprieve, respite | to delay punishment; a break from punsihment |
| sully | to dirty or soil; to ruin |
| adamant | firm; unyielding; won't change |
| lament | to mourn; an expression of grief |
| boisterous | noisy; rough; rowdy; stormy |
| rabble | a mob; the lower classes |
| forsake | to abandon; to desert; to give up |
| plaintive | expressing sorrow; mournful; bluesy |
| component | a part or piece of; a feature; an aspect |
| wheedle | to influence or obtain by persuading |
| impeccable | faultless; flawless; perfect |
| phase | a stage in the process or development |
