| A | B |
|---|
| denounced | criticized sharply |
| filial | parental or like a parent |
| frugally | with thrift or cheaply |
| invariably | always or almost always |
| morose | withdrawn; saddened |
| rheumy | watery |
| taciturn | reserved; silent by nature |
| witticism | a wiltty or clever remark |
| complicity | involvement in something illegal or wrong |
| internment | burial of a dead body |
| knacker | someone who kills horses for profit |
| piebald | multicolored; spotted |
| poultices | moist substances applied to a wound |
| superannuated | retired; old; useless; out of style |
| tureen | serving bowl |
| wafted | floated gently through the air |
| surmounted | overcame great difficulty |
| skulking | moving in a sneaky way |
| sentinels | guards or watchman |
| retinue | followers or entourage |
| meddle | interfere in someone else's concerns |
| leagued | joined a group with common goals |
| lamentation | expression of grief or sorrow |
| conciliatory | used or meant to make peace |
| capitulated | gave in to an argument; surrendered |
| countenance | a face or expression on a face |
| decreed | gave an offical order or ruling |
| gilded | covered wiht gold or appeared as if covered with gold |
| pervading | spreading throughout |
| procure | to acquire something |
| retribution | punishment for wrongdoing or vengeance |
| seasoned | dried-out before use; old |
