| A | B |
| parley | to have a discussion with an enemy |
| plunder | stolen items |
| waning | drawing to an end, winding down |
| hinder | to cause delay, to be an obstacle |
| hearth | the floor in front of a fireplace |
| wary | watchful, being on guard against danger |
| brood | to think or worry for a period of time |
| fleeting | passing quickly |
| smote | struck sharply |
| vengeance | violent revenge |
| memoirs | an autobiography |
| infuriate | to make angry |
| bulbous | round, like a bulb |
| extravagant | spending beyond what is necessary, wasteful |
| purloined | stole, took dishonestly (past tense of steal) |
| clamor | any loud or continued noise |
| expedition | a journey made for some specific purpose |
| cunning | clever or sly |
| deposed | removed from office |
| esteemed | regarded highly or favorably |
| onslaught | a vigorous attack |
| dell | a small, wooded valley |
| wield | to use (a weapon or tool) effectively |
| recompense | payment, a payback |
| famished | extremely hungry |
| tarry | wait, delay |
| cleave | to split or divide by cunning |
| wrath | fierce anger |
| enmity | a feeling of hostility or hatred |
| singe | to burn lightly |
| loathsome | causing feelings of disgust or hatred |
| haughty | arrogant or snobbish |
| prudent | sensible and wise |
| flounder | to struggle in a clumsy or helpless manner |
| precipice | a steep cliff |
| abode | a home or dwelling |
| repose | rest or sleep |
| vererable | worthy of respect because of age or dignity |
| ominous | indicating a coming evil or harm |
| scone | a type of sweet bread |
| dubious | doubtful or uncertain |
| decrepit | weakened, worn out |
| sentinel | a person stationed as a guard |
| antiquated | out of date, no longer in use |
| audacious | extremely bold, daring, or fearless |
| stealthy | secretive |
| abominable | extremely bad or unpleasant |
| dire | urgent, indicating trouble |
| peril | serious danger or risk |
| reek | to smell badly |