| A | B |
| blight | decline; decay; ruin; withering |
| dilapidation | condition of rot or disrepair |
| immolate | to sacrifice |
| indifferent | unaware; insensitive; cold; unresponsive |
| verge | border; limit; margin; edge |
| picturesque | charming; strikingly unusual; suitable for picture |
| pique | anger or resentment |
| temperament | mental and physical character of a person |
| venerable | worthy of reverence and respect |
| participation | sharing with others; involvement of self |