| A | B |
|---|
| hideous | very ugly, offensive, shocking |
| incantation | a spell, written or recited formula of words designed for a particular effect |
| ingenuity | cleverness, inventiveness, resourcefulness |
| jollity | merriment, state of being jolly |
| kindle | to start a fire, to stir up |
| knotty | so complicated that it probably cannot be solved; full of knots |
| lament | to mourn or to express sorrow in a demonstrative manner |
| luxuriant | abundant in growth, very fertile |
| mirth | gladness and merriment usually accompanied by laughter |
| necromancy | communicating with spirits, black magic |
| obscure | difficult to see, vague |
| obstinate | unyielding regardless of reason or ligic |
| ominous | threatening |
| pinnacle | the peak or highest point |
| plight | difficult or adverse situation |
| portent | a sign or forewarning |
| precipice | a very steep cliff or mass of rock, the brink (edge) of something dangerous |
| presumptuous | brazenly overstepping bounds, arrogant |
| promontory | land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| prudent | wise and careful about practical matters |
