| A | B |
|---|
| valedictorian | student at the top of the class |
| phonetic | representing speech with symbols |
| consonant | a letter other than a,e,i,o,u which is made by a blocking of the breath |
| symphony | a large orchestra or the music written for an orchestra |
| sonorous | having a rich clear sound |
| cacophony | a harsh or unpleasant sound |
| dissonance | a harsh combination of sounds |
| assonance | the similarity of sounds, especially vowel sounds |
| abdicate | to officially give up or renounce a high office or responsibility |
| predicate | the part of the sentence that tells about the subject |
| subdued | restrained; quiet |
| peal | (v.)to sound loudly; to ring or (n.) a loud burst of noise |
| resonate | to produce a loud, prolonged, or echoing sound |
| edict | a proclamation of official command from someone in authority |
| phonograph | a record player |
| blare | to make a loud, harsh sound |
| strain | a musical passage or physical or mental stress |
| raucous | harsh, loud |
| outspoken | boldly frank and honest |
| vociferous | noisy; making an outcry |
| exhort | to make an urgent appeal |
| reverberate | to echo |
| terse | brief and to the point |
| retort | a sharp reply |
| reticent | reserved |
| placate | to soothe or satisfy |
| succint | precise |
| retract | to take back |
| expound | to explain |
| reiterate | to repeat or say again |
