| A | B |
|---|
| acclaim (v.) | to praise strongly |
| acclaim (n.) | strong praise, loud applause, or approval |
| bigot | one who is not tolerant of people who are different |
| bigotry | the intolerant attitude or a prejudiced person |
| covet | to have a strong desire for |
| coveted (adj.) | greatly prized or highly desired |
| deceased (adj.) | dead |
| deceased (n.) | a person who has died recently |
| formidable | causing feear or apprehension; difficult |
| ghetto | a section of the city occupied by people because of poverty |
| momentous | very important |
| oppress | to weigh down with worry |
| oppression | the act of being kept down by severe or unjust force |
| oppressive | very harsh or burdensome |
| overwhelm | to defeat utterly and completely |
| overwhelming | great in strength or effect |
| perceive | to become aware of through the senses |
| perception | the act of taking information through the mind |
| premiere | the first performance of a play, film, etc |
| prospective | expected or likely to happen or become |
| spurn | to refuse in a scornful way |
| staunch | faithful; true; strong |
| theme | a dominant idea |
