| A | B |
|---|
| ruefully | showing sorrow,regret,pity,sympathy |
| calamity | disaster |
| despised | feel scorn for; dislike strongly |
| resolute | having, showing a fixed firm purpose |
| preceding | come before in time or place |
| beneficial | having a good positive effect, useful |
| thaw | melt or become unfrozen |
| curfew | order that limits time in streets |
| insignia | special badge of an organization or group emblem |
| exalt | glorify, to raise high in esteem or status |
| crest | peak, top of uppermost ridge |
| deceit | lie, a show of dishonesty |
