| A | B |
| Efflorescence | Blooming of flowers, state of flowering. |
| Enmity | Deep-seated hatred; state of being an enemy. |
| Decorous | Exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct. |
| Chorister | A singer or leader of a choir. |
| Bastion | A stronghold or fortification; similar to a stronghold. |
| Hiatus | A gap or interruption in continuity; a break or pause. |
| Ebullience | Zestful or spirited enthusiasm. |
| Recrimination | The act of accusing in return; opposing another charge. |
| Tumult | Commotion of a great crowd; disorder. |
| Tirade | A long angry or violent speech; a diatribe. |
| Oppressive | Using power unjustly; burdensome. |
| Inscrutable | Difficult to understand; mysterious. |
| Vicissitudes | A change or variation; unexpected changes in life. |
| Declivities | Downward slopes, as of a hill. |
| Tacit | Not spoken; implied by actions or statements. |
| Blatant | Totally or offensively obtrusive; very obvious |
| Taboo | Excluded or forbidden from use or mention. |
| Sinewy | Lean and muscular; stringy and tough. |
| Malevolent | Having an ill will or wishing harm to others; malicious |
| Ludicrous | Laughably and obviously absurd; foolish |