| A | B |
| persuasive, forceful | cogent |
| super-old--older than dust! | antediluvian |
| a necessity | sine qua non |
| method of operating | modus operandi |
| healthy | salutary |
| a respectful tribute to a person | homage |
| to shut out; prevent | preclude |
| condition of being closed off, alone | seclusion |
| shame, disgrace, loss of good name | ignominy |
| working with another for negative or evil purpose | collusion |
| someone who intrudes on another's territory | interloper |
| to give something of value | endow |
| a period in between main parts | interlude |
| not lasting or permanent | transient |
| to "fold" someone into blame | implicate |
| a loud noise | clamor |
| lawful, legal | legitimate |
| an introductory performance | prelude |
| modern; existing at the same time as something else | contemporary |
| aware | cognizant |