| A | B |
|---|
| wanes | to decrease in size, extent, or degree |
| vexation | a cause of trouble; irritation |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath; to reject solemnly |
| avouch | to declare as a matter of fact or as a thing that can be proved |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| inconstant | likely to change frequently without apparent reason |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |
| waggish | humorous; joking |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade |
| knavish | dishonest scoundrel |
| beguile | to lead by deception |
| progeny | children; offspring |
| dissension | disagreement; quarrelling |
| dote | to extend lavish affection |
| disdainful | scornful; proud |
| sentinel | a soldier standing guard |
| languish | to be or live in a state of depression |
| dissembling | to hide under a false appearance |
| tedious | tiresome because of length or dullness; boring |
