| A | B |
| deigning (v) | to deem worthy |
| indulgent (adj) | lenient |
| prow (n) | a projecting forward part |
| urn (n) | a closed vessel having a spigot and used for warming or serving tea or coffee |
| compliance (n) | the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another |
| anonymous (adj) | having an unknown or unacknowledged name |
| abstractedly (adv) | with absence of mind |
| venerable (adj) | commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position |
| perilous (adj) | full of or involving danger |
| abide (v) | to conform to; comply with |
| adversaries (n) | an opponent; an enemy |
| enmity (n) | deep-seated, often mutual hatred |
| solace (n) | a source of comfort or consolation |
| vulnerable (adj) | susceptible to attack |
| listlessly (adv) | indifferent; spiritless |