| A | B |
| quixotic | being caught up int he romance of noble deeds |
| misanthrope | person who hates or mistrusts human kind |
| neologism | creation of new words |
| precept | rule or principal prescribing conduct |
| canonical | relating to cannon law or laws of the bible |
| impetuous | characterize by sudden and forceful energy |
| philanthropic | relating to philanthropy; humanitianism organized to provide charitable assistance |
| arduous | difficult; demanding great effort |
| machination | act of plotting out a scheme to accomplish an evil end; sinister end |
| christening | christian sacrament of baptism |