| A | B |
|---|
| cauldron | a very large pot that is used for boiling |
| entrails | internal organs collectively |
| conjure | summon into action or bring into existence |
| gibbet | an instrument of public execution |
| deftly | in an agile manner |
| resolute | firm in purpose or belief |
| chafe | feel extreme irritation or anger |
| pernicious | exceedingly harmful |
| exploit | a notable achievement |
| flighty | guided by whim and fancy |
| prattle | speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly |
| homely | without artificial refinement or elegance |
| nigh | near in time or place or relationship |
| laudable | worthy of high praise |
| redress | make reparations or amends for |
| transpose | change the order or arrangement of |
| yoke | an oppressive power |
| goodly | large in size, amount, or degree |
| vice | a specific form of evildoing |
| graft | cause parts of different plants to grow together |
| legion | a vast multitude |
| voluptuous | displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses |
| matron | a married woman who is staid and dignified |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir for storing liquids |
| intemperance | excess in action and immoderate indulgence of appetites |
| untimely | too soon; in a premature manner |
| hoodwink | conceal one's true motives from |
| stanch | stop the flow of a liquid |
| avarice | extreme greed for material wealth |
| forge | come up with after a mental effort |
| relish | vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment |
| concord | a harmonious state of things and of their properties |
| detraction | the act of discrediting someone's reputation |
| abjure | formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief |
| forswear | formally reject or disavow |
| covet | wish, long, or crave for |
| malady | impairment of normal physiological function |
| assay | make an effort or attempt |
| solicit | make a petition for something desired |
| benediction | a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection |
| rend | tear or be torn violently |
| doff | remove |
| quarry | animal hunted or caught for food |
| demerit | a quality or feature deserving censure |
| braggart | a very boastful and talkative person |
