| A | B |
|---|
| calamity | deep trouble, extreme misfortune |
| pretext | excuse, false reason |
| denounce | to condemn, to accuse publicly |
| impious | profane, lacking reverence |
| tempestuous | tumultuous, violent, turbulent |
| edict | decree, official order or command |
| connive | conspire secretely |
| imprecations | curses |
| libation | ritual pouring of water or wine as sacrifice |
| taunt | to insult or mock |
| emnity | hatred |
| censure | condemn as wrong; express strong disapproval |
| tyranny | government by absolute ruler |
| wanton | undisciplined, unruly |
| implacable | inexorable, cannot be appeased or pacified |
| transgress | to violate a law; to sin |
| discern | to recognize or distinguish |
| divination | the act of using omens to predict the future |
| augury | divinations, interpretation of omens |
| lament | to grieve |
