| A | B |
| infamously | Having an exceedingly bad reputation; notorious. |
| crestfallen | Dispirited and depressed; dejected. |
| despondent | Depression of spirits from loss of hope, confidence, or courage; dejection. |
| accoutrement | An accessory item of equipment or dress. |
| reproachfully | Expressing reproach or blame. |
| subterfuge | Any plan, action, or device used to hide one's true objective, evade a difficult or unpleasant situation. |
| unction | Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm. |
| emitting | To give or send out (matter or energy). |
| consummate | To bring to completion or fruition; conclude. |
| fractious | Stubbornly resistant to authority or control. |