| A | B |
|---|
| accusations | -- a claim that somebody has done something illegal or wrong. |
| adamant | – very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider a position or decision. |
| affidavit | – a written declaration made on oath before somebody authorized to administer oaths, usually setting out the statement of a witness for court proceedings |
| base | – an offensive term meaning of humble or illegitimate birth |
| citadel | – a fortress or strongly fortified building in or near a city, used as a place of refuge |
| clod | – (1) a lump of dirt or soil; (2) somebody regarded as unintelligent and slow-witted |
| command | –(1) an order or instruction given by somebody in authority (2) control over somebody or something that is gained by personal power or authority |
| condemnation | – to judge that somebody or something is to blame for something |
| congregation | -- a group of people or things (usually for religious purposes) |
| contentious | -- causing or likely to cause disagreement and disputes between people with differing views |
| conviction | – (1) a belief or opinion that is held firmly (2) an act of finding somebody guilty of a crime, or an instance of being found guilty |
| corrupt | -- immoral or dishonest, especially as shown by the exploitation of a position of power or trust for personal gain |
| daft | -- obviously silly or unreasonable |
| deed | – (1) an intentional act (2) a signed document that outlines the terms of an agreement, especially one that details a change in ownership of property |
| deflect | – (1) to change course because of hitting something, or change something's course by coming into contact with it (2) to direct people's attention or criticism away from a subject or issue to something else |
| deposition | -- testimony that is given under oath, especially a statement given by a witness that is read out in court in the witness's absence |
| descendants | -- a person, animal, or plant related to one that lived in the past |
| discontent | -- a feeling of mild unhappiness and dissatisfaction |
| disputation | -- argumentation or disagreement |
| eradicated | -- to destroy or get rid of something completely, so that it can never recur or return |
| fanatics | -- a holder of extreme or irrational enthusiasms or beliefs, especially in religion or politics |
| flask | -- a small glass bottle, often with a long neck, of the type used in laboratory work |
| floundering | -- to make clumsy uncontrolled movements while trying to regain balance or move forwards |
| forfeit | --the act or an instance of giving something up or being deprived of something as a punishment |
| fraud | -- something that is intended to deceive people |
| friction | -- disagreement or conflict, stopping short of violence, between people, groups, or nations with differing objectives or views |
| judicial | -- relating to judges in performance of their duties or to judgment in a court of law |
| logic | -- sensible rational thought and argument rather than ideas that are influenced by emotion or whim |
| magistrate | -- a minor law officer or member of a local judiciary with extremely limited powers |
| moral | -- relating to issues of right and wrong and to how individual people should behave |
| mute | -- unwilling or unable to speak; saying nothing, or making no sound |
| noose | -- a loop at the end of a rope, tied with a knot so that it can be tightened and slackened, and used for trapping animals or hanging people |
| omit | -- to fail to include or mention somebody or something, either deliberately or accidentally |
| pardon | -- to forgive somebody who has committed a crime or wrongdoing |
| persecution | -- the subjecting of a race or group of people to cruel or unfair treatment, e.g. because of their ethnic origin or religious beliefs |
| pretense | -- something done or a way of behaving that is not genuine, but is intended to deceive somebody |
| prodding | -- to incite or encourage somebody to take action |
| prodigious | – (1) great in amount, size, or extent (2) very impressive or amazing |
| rebellion | -- an organized attempt to overthrow a government or other authority by the use of violence |
| rectified | -- to put something right |
| reprimand | -- to rebuke somebody for a wrongdoing |
| resentment | -- aggrieved feelings caused by a sense of having been badly treated |
| resolution | – (1) the process of resolving something such as a problem or dispute (2) a firm decision to do something |
| resume | -- to continue with something after a temporary halt, or be continued |
| retaliation | -- something done to get even with somebody else who has caused harm |
| revelation | -- a surprisingly good or valuable experience |
| riot | -- a public disturbance during which a group of angry people becomes noisy and out of control, often damaging property and acting violently |
| settlement | -- a place that has recently been populated with permanent residents |
| shuddery | -- an uncontrolled shaking or trembling movement |
| standards | -- a level of quality or excellence that is accepted as the norm or by which actual attainments are judged |
| tragedy | -- an event in life that evokes feelings of sorrow or grief |
| vile | – (1) causing disgust or abhorrence (2) despicable or shameful |
| witchcraft | -- the art of using allegedly magical powers |
