| A | B |
|---|
| authorize | v. to approve or permit; to give power to |
| culprit | n. a person who has committed a crime or is guilty of misconduct |
| dawdle | v. to waste time; to be idle |
| dissect | v. to cut apart in preparation for scientific study |
| expend | v. to pay out; spend; to use up |
| fatality | n. an event resulting in death; an accidental death |
| gullible | adj. easily fooled; tricked or cheated |
| illicit | adj. not permitted; unlawful, improper |
| immerse | v. to plungeor dip into fluid; to involve deeply |
| inflammatory | adj. causing excitementor anger; leading to violence |
| memorandum | n. a note to aid one's memory; an informal note or report |
| pathetic | adj. marked by strong emotion, especially pity or sorrow |
| persevere | v. to keep doing something in spite of difficulties |
| prevaricate | v. to lie, tell an untruth; to lead on purpose |
| quash | v. to crush, put down completely |
| relish | n. enjoyment or satisfaction; something that adds a pleasing flavor |
| reminisce | v. to recall one's past thoughts, feelings or experiences |
| scour | v. to clean or polish by hard rubbing |
| tribute | n. something done or given to show thanks or respect |
| writhe | v. to make twisting or turning movements in a way that suggests pain |
