| A | B |
|---|
| ex-mayor | former mayor |
| diorama | representation giving a three-dimensional effect |
| libretto | a small book used during an opera |
| abduct | "lead away" forcefully as in kidnap |
| umbr | root meaning 'a shadow; shade' |
| libr | root meaning 'book or books' |
| e, ex | out or out of; from; former |
| novel | something new, recent, unusual |
| erupt | to break out or burst |
| meter | root meaning i a "measurement; a measure" |
| contradict | to say the opposite of another; speak against |
| malediction | antonym of benediction |
| diagonal | line extending from one corner to the opposite corner |
| dictator | one who has the highest authority (one who speaks in terms of ordering) |
| duet | musical piece for two performers |
| umbrella | a light portable covering |
| du | root meaning 'two' |
| -let | suffix meanning small |
| bene | prefix meaning 'well, good' |
| ver | root meaning 'true; truth' |
