| A | B |
| abiding | enduring, permanent, steadfast |
| antidote | remedy, solution |
| appropriating | taking, using |
| canons | standards, principles, rules |
| contretemps | disagreement, quarrel, argument |
| disdain | scorn, have contempt for |
| engulfed | surrounded, overwhelmed |
| entrancing | captivating, alluring, inviting |
| inadvertent | unintentional, not deliberate, not planned |
| mortal | extremely sinful |
| perspective | balanced point of view |
| subsequent | following, later |
| undaunting | brave, courageous |
| upsurge | rise, increase |
| versify | to put into verse, poetry |
| voila | an appearance as if by magic (French) |
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