| A | B |
| posthumous | (adj) occurring after someone’s death; work published after an author’s death. |
| qualm | (n) a sensation of doubt or misgiving; uneasiness |
| unconscionable | (adj) shocking and morally unacceptable |
| impetus | (n) something that provides energy or motivation to accomplish or undertake a task |
| galvanize | (v) to stimulate into great activity; to coat a metal |
| reticent | (adj) unwilling to communicate very much |
| stolid | (adj) solemn |
| capricious(adj) | unpredictable; tending to make sudden unexpected changes |
| derision | (n) to show contempt or disdain for someone or something |
| expiate | (v) to make amends |
| irreparable | (adj) not able to be repaired or fixed |
| stigma | (n) the shame or disgrace attached to something regarded as socially unacceptable |
| squalid | (adj) lacking in honesty |
| adulation | (n) excessive flattery or admiration; adoration |
| extol | (v) to praise |
| POST | after |
| SCI | know |
| CAPR | leap |
| HUM | lowly; earth |