| A | B |
| deduction | a guess made from facts or observations |
| hereditary | inherited;passing from parents to their children |
| aristocrat | member of the upper class; noble |
| pauper | someone who is very poor |
| writhe | to squirm, especially in pain or discomfort |
| notorious | famous in a bad way; known to be bad or evil |
| sinister | appearing to be evil; threatening evil |
| bland | without sharp taste; soothing, gentle |
| amiable | friendly, kind-hearted, nice |
| gable | a pointed part of a roof, forming a triangle |
| cunning | sly, tricky, clever, crafty |
| ocupant | someone who occupies a house or place; tenant |
| homely | ordinary, plain, not fancy |
| subtle | not obvious or easy to understand; mysterious |
| ruthless | without mercy or pity |