| A | B |
| abound | exist in great numbers; to be rich or well supplied SYN: abundant, plentiful |
| alcove | a recess or small roon nect to an opening SYN: nook, bay |
| Chafe | to wear or make sore by rubbing; to irritate or annoy SYN exasperate, trouble |
| Countenance | n: appearance, composure; calm facial expression; approval V: to tolerate SYN: aspect, expression |
| deliberate | adj: intentional; carefully weighed; v: reflect; to think carefully SYN: purposeful, willful |
| exalt | to raise in rank, honor, etc.; to praise SYN: promote, extol |
| flank | n: the side of something; V: to guard the side of something SYN: line, edge, border |
| homage | special honor ro respect shown publically SYN: allegiance, antiquated |
| instantaneous | immediate; done without delay SYN: spontaneous, hasty |
| luminous | radiating or reflecting light SYN: lucid, brilliant |
| mortify | to humiliate or shame SYN: humble, abase |
| obsolete | no longer in use SYN: ancient, antiquated |
| ornate | elaborately decorated SYN: showy, ostentatious |
| preface | an introductory part as of a speech SYN: preamble |
| rapture | ecstatic joy or delight SYN: bliss, ecstacy |
| serene | calm, peaceful, clear SYN: undisturbed, composed |
| suppress | to put to an end, to put down by force SYN: abolish, censor, stamp out |
| twinge | n:a sudden, sharp pain v: to pinch tweak, to feel a sharp pain SYN: spasm, cramp |
| regime | a system of government rule SYN: dynasty, administration |
| verify | to prove the truth of SYN: authentic, validate |