| A | B |
|---|
| alighted | landed or settled after a flight |
| conferred | discussed something in order to compare opinions; compared views |
| contemptible | worthy of disrespect and contempt |
| dung | manure; animal excrement |
| ignominious | shameful or despicable |
| impromptu | done or said spontaneously |
| posthumously | occuring or published after death |
| prophecy | a vision or foretelling |
| articulate | eloquent; able to speak clearly |
| biding | staying; waiting |
| blithely | cheerfully; without care or concern |
| disinterred | dug up; exposed something hidden |
| marshal | gather and organize |
| pretext | a hidden reason; a made-up excuse |
| ratified | formally approved |
| tactics | plans and procedures for forces in battle |
| grudged | resented; felt ill-will towards |
| indication | anger at unfairness |
| laborious | requiring a lot of work |
| malignity | with intense hatred or will to harm |
| rations | fixed amount allocated to a group (especially food) |
| reconciled | made peace; ended a conflict |
| repose | a state of rest or inactivity |
| superintendence | having charge over someone or something |
