| A | B |
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| abyss - n | immeasurably deep or great space |
| acumen - n | keenness of perception or judgment |
| anecdote - n | short account of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident or event, often intended to entertain or illustrate |
| castigate -v | subject to severe criticism or punishment |
| circuitous - ajd | having a circular or winding course |
| compulsory adj | required or compelled |
| demoralize - v | lower the morale of |
| denigrate - v | to attack to reputation or character of |
| diplomacy - n | skill in dealing with people or handling affairs |
| exculpate - v | clear from alleged fault, blame, or guilt |
| forte -n | person's strong point |
| gratuitous - adj | not called for by the circumstances |
| idolize-v | love or admire greatly or excessively |
| impart- v | to communicate the knowledge of |
| inimical- adj | adverse, unfavorable, or hostile |
| interim - n | intervening time |
| intermittent - adj | starting and stopping intervals |
| pensive - adj | marked by or engaged in deep, serious, or sad thought |
| tome - n | book, especially a large, heavy, or scholarly book |
| tryst - n | appointment to met at a certain time and place, especially one made secretly by lovers |
