| A | B |
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| aftermath | (noun) consequence or result which is often negative. |
| aphorism | (noun) a short statement of truth or principle; an adage |
| catharsis | (noun) releasing of emotions often through the arts that brings about spiritual renewal or releasing of tension. |
| cohort | (noun) a group that is moving or working together; an accomplice often to a dubious or criminal activity |
| culpable | (adjective) deserving blame or censure |
| diabolical | (adjective) devilish, wicked, or evil |
| enormity | (noun) the state or quality of being huge, immense, monstrous, or outrageous |
| gibe | (verb) to utter taunting, sarcastic words (noun) a taunting, scornful remark. |
| innocuous | (adjective) harmless, unlikely to offend. |
| necessitate | (verb) to require or make necessary |
| odyssey | (noun) a long, adventurous journey |
| partisan | (noun) strong supporter or advocate; an armed fighter opposed to an occupying army. (adj) strongly biased in favor of a particular party, cause, or position |
| posterity | (noun) a person's descendants or future generations |
| premeditated | (adjective) fully planned beforehand and deliberate |
| scurrilous | (adj) vulgar and coarsely abusive |
