| A | B |
|---|
| destiny | something to which a person is delivered by a higher power |
| dowry | the property that a woman brings to her husband in marriage |
| petty | having little or no importance or meaning |
| finesse | skillful or delicate handling or artistry |
| suppleness | abiltity to bend or twist with ease and grace |
| adorn | to heighten the appearance of with ornaments |
| ante-chambers | an outer room leading into another room, often used as a waiting room |
| tureen | a deep bowl from which food (as soup) is served |
| gallantries | courteous actions to a woman |
| frocks | long outer garments |
| vexation | the quality or state of being irritated |
| colleague | an associate in a profession or office |
| chic | smart and stylish in fashion |
| immoderate | going too far or asking too much |
| homage | something done or given in fulfilling a vassal's duty to a lord; honor |
