| A | B |
|---|
| betrothed | engaged to be married |
| blasphemy | an act or statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred |
| cadence | a rthythm marked by a regular beat the rising and falling of the voice in human speech |
| canon | a rule or principle that provides the norm for judgement. The works of a writer accepted as authentic |
| denouement | the outcome of a series of events. The final resolution followinig the climax of the plot of a work of drama or fiction |
| edict | a statement or command having the force of law |
| enamor | to inspire with love; to captivate. |
| insensate | lacking sensation or awareness; lacking sense or abiltiy to reason; brutal; lack of feeling |
| renegade | a person who deserts one group or cause for another; a traitor. A person who rejects lawful behavior. |
| soliloquy | a speech in which a character's thoughts are given verbal expression |
| stricture | a strong criticism; anything that restrcts or limits |
| triumvirate | a group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence |
| usurp | to seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner |
| vestment | an outer garment, especially one indicating role, rank, or office |
| votary | a person who is devoted to a cause or orgainization, especially one of religious nature |
