| A | B |
|---|
| apocalyptic | adj. Involving or predicting disastrous uncontrollable events. |
| concatenation | n. A joining or linking together of elements. |
| convulse | v. To shake or cause to shake suddenly and violently. 2. A violent disturbance. |
| decree | n. An order or decision with according to its author, must be obeyed. |
| expatriate | n. One who leaves his or her country to live elsewhere. |
| fetid | adj. Smelling very bad; stinking. |
| holocaust | n. 1. A catastrophic event resulting in widespread loss of life. 2. Widespread destruction caused by fire. |
| infraction | n. A violation or breaking of a rule. |
| insouciance | n. Freedom from concern; lighthearted lack of awareness. |
| minion | n. A slavish follower, attendant, or supporter. |
| sanguinary | adj. 1. Involving much bloodshed or killing. 2. Bloodthirsty; cruel. |
| staccato | adj. Broken up into short; sharp bursts. |
| sybaritic | adj. Marked by extravagant pleasure and luxury. |
| thespian | n. An actor or actress. |
| verisimilitude | n. The quality of appearing true; depicting realism. |
