| A | B |
|---|
| apex (n) | the highest point of something |
| assent (n) | an expression of acceptance or agreement |
| assimilate (v) | integrate somebody into a larger group while minimizing differences |
| bastion (n) | somebody/something providing strong defense or support |
| cessation (n) | a stop/pause/interruption and especially a permanent discontinuation |
| contrite (adj) | genuinely and deeply sorry |
| crestfallen (adj) | disappointed or humiliated after being enthusiastic or confident |
| derisive (adj) | showing contempt or ridicule |
| discursive (adj) | rambling; lengthy and including extra material that is not essential |
| droning (adj) | humming continuously with a low sound |
| elephantine (adj) | moving in a slow/heavy/often clumsy or awkward way |
| embroiled (adj) | involved in trouble/disagreement/conflict |
| emphatic (adj) | expressed/thought/done with emphasis; forcible and definite |
| enmity (n) | the extreme ill will or hatred that exists between enemies |
| fervor (n) | extreme intensity of emotion or belief |
| furtive (adj) | done in a way that is intended to escape notice |
| impervious (adj) | remaining unmoved and unaffected by others’ opinions/arguments/suggestions |
| inscrutable (adj) | hard to interpret; mysterious |
| luminous (adj) | emitting or reflecting light |
| multitudinous (adj) | very great in number |
| myriad (n) | a huge number |
| officious (adj) | eager to give unwanted help or advice |
| pinnacles (n) | the highest or topmost points or levels of something |
| sanctity (n) | the condition of being considered holy or sacred and entitled to respect |
| specious (adj) | appearing to be true but really false |
| succulent (adj) | juicy and pleasant to the taste |
| tacit (adj) | understood or implied without being stated openly; unspoken |
| theological (adj) | about/using/engaged in/typical of the study of religion |
| tumult (n) | a violent or noisy commotion |
| ungainly (adv) | lacking grace while moving |
