| A | B |
| ad'equate | (adj) sufficent, enough |
| ajar' | (adj)(adv) partly open |
| di'alougue | (n) a conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion |
| em'blem | (n) a symbol, sign, token |
| gigan'tic | (adj) huge, giant, immense |
| hav'oc | (n) very great discussion, ruin; great confusion and disorder |
| hearth | (n) the floor of a fireplace; the fireside as a symbol of the home and family |
| implore' | (v) to beg ernestly for |
| in'famous | (adj) very wicked; disgraceful, shameful |
| innum'erable | (adj) too many to count, without number |
| lax | (adj0 not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed |
| mar | (v) to spoil, damage, injure |
| misdeme'anor | (n) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct |
| mull | (v) to think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices |
| narr'ative | (n) a story, detailed report; (adj) having the quality or nature of a story |
| o'verture | (n) an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part |
| pact | (n) an agreement, treaty |
| stalemate | (n) a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible; (v) to bring to a standstill |
| vindic'tive | (adj) bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge |
| wilt | (v) to become limp or drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor |