| A | B |
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| abortive | adj. Failing in purpose; unccessful. |
| arrogate | v. To lay claim to without possessing the right to do so. |
| cadaver | n. A dead animal or human body. |
| cerebral | adj. 1. Relating to the brain or intellect. 2. Appealing to the intellect; as opposed to the emotions. |
| coma | n. A state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease or injury. |
| consanguinity | n. A relationship derived from a common ancestor. |
| ghoul | n. A gruesome and revolting creature. |
| infringe | v. 1. To violate 2. (used with on or upon) To exceed the limits of. |
| lassitude | n. A feeling of weariness; listlessness. |
| nadir | n. The lowest point. |
| nuptials | n. A wedding ceremony. |
| onus | n. Something that must be borne; a burden. |
| protocol | n. 1. A correct code of conduct; etiquette. 2. A standard prcedure for a medical treatment or a scientific experiment. |
| refractory | adj. 1. Failing to yield to treatment. 2. Hard to manage; unruly. |
| sanguine | adj. 1. Of a healthy red color. 2. Cheerful and optimistic. |
