| A | B |
| sated | to be fully satisfied or appeased |
| manipulate | to change by artful or unfair means so as to serve one's purpose |
| contempt | the act of despising; intense hatred |
| exile | the state or a period of forced absence from one's country or home |
| reverence | honor or respect felt or shown |
| sententiously | given to or abounding in excessive moralizing |
| deflect | to turn aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| sultry | hot with passion or anger |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| brazen | sounding harsh and loud; shamelessly bold |