| A | B |
|---|
| concise | adj. brief and to the point |
| dubious | adj. 1. uncertain in thought 2. questionable |
| dupe | v. to fool; to delude |
| feudal | adj. pertaining to the practice of sovereign lords granting land to nobles in exchange for money or military service |
| illegible | adj. incapable of being read |
| indigent | adj. poor; destitute |
| inhibition | n. a mental restraint or hindrance |
| merit | n. 1. an admirable quality 2. a demonstrated achievement or ability v. to deserve |
| potent | adj. producing great effects; powerful |
| protagonist | n. 1. the main character in drama or literature s. the leader or great supporter of a cause |
| ruse | n. a strategic act of deception; a ploy |
| straightforward | adj. honest and frank |
| subsequent | adj. following in time or order |
| vogue | n. the fashion at a particular time |
| writhe | v. to twist and squirm, as from pain |
