| A | B |
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| aftermath | n. A consequence or result, often a negative one. |
| aphorism | n. A short statement of truth or principle; an adage. |
| catharsis | n. A releasing of the emotions, often through the arts, that brings about spiritual renewal or a relieving of tension. |
| cohort | n. 1. A group that is mvoing or working together. 2. One who assists another, espeically in a dubious or criminal activity; an accomplice. |
| culpable | adj. Deserving blame or censure. |
| diabolical | adj. Devilish; wicked or evil |
| enormity | n. 1. The state or quality of being monstrous or outrageous. 2. The state or quality of being huge, immense. |
| gibe | v. To utter taunting, sarcastic words. n. A taunting, scornful remark. |
| innocuous | adj. Harmelss; unlikely to offend. |
| necessitate | v. To reguire; to make necessary |
| odyssey | n. 1. A long, adventurous journey. 2. An intellectual or spiritual quest. |
| partisan | n. 1. A strong suporter or advocate. 2. An armed fighter opposed to an occupying army. |
| posterity | n. A person's descendants; future generations. |
| premediatated | adj. Fully planned beforehand; deliberate. |
| scurrilous | adj. Vulgar; coarsely abusive. |
