| A | B |
|---|
| Scullery | kitchen prep area |
| Speculating | to guess an outcome |
| Cynical | bitter in one's outlook |
| Enmity | mutual hatred or ill will |
| Expounded | to explain in great detail |
| Apathy | uncaring; indifferent |
| Reproached | to scold for an offense |
| Unalterable | not capable of changing |
| Acute | sharp or intense |
| Shirked | to avoid work, duty or responsibility |
| Cryptic | obscure, mysterious |
| Maxim | an expression or state rule of conduct |
| Shrewd | acute or sharp in practical matters |
| Fortnight | two weeks |
| Ambush | a sneak attack from a a hidden position |
| Ignominious | marked with discredit or humiliation |
| Pretext | an excuse hiding a real reason |
| Canvassing | soliciting political support |
| Aloof | distant in feeling |
| Eloquence | to speak beautifully |
| Tactics | planned maneuvers, esp. military ones |
| Procued | to obtain or get with care of effort |
| Repose | rest; take a rest |
| Malignity | intentionally bad behavior |
| Alteration | a change |
| Capitulated | to surrender or give in |
| Decreed | officially ordered |
| Prevading | to become spread through all parts of |
| Retinue | a group of followers, entrourage |
| Skulking | to lie in wait or in hiding for evil purposes |
| Nocturnal | occurring at night, active at night |
| Censured | to criticize or find fault |
| Superannuated | retired for age or infirmity |
| Simultaneously | at the same time |
| Complicity | Being and accomplice or involved in wrong-doing |
| Demeanor | behavior |
| Rheumy | covered with a thin discharge of mucous |
| Morose | sullen or ill-humored |
| Taciturn | stern and silent |
| Ensconced | to shelter securely |
