| A | B |
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| alliance | a union, as between families or nations, for the advantage of all parties involved |
| devotion | earnest attention or effort given to a cause, a person, etc.; deep and enthusisastic loyalty and faithfulness |
| forge | to form, perhaps by heating and hammering; to shape, mold, or produce |
| fruitful | profitable; productive; bearing results |
| tyranny | the unreasonable or uncontrollable use of power; often, the abuse of power by a dictator |
| shrink | to draw back or hesitate to act, as from fear or distaste |
| summon | to call upon, as to perform a duty; to send for |
| testimony | evidence, especially a solemn declaration to support a fact; proof |
| tribulation | severe suffering or distress |
| maximum | the greatest number or amount; the highest degree |
