| A | B |
|---|
| piety | reverence for God; fulfillment of religious obligations |
| nebulous | vague or unclear |
| vapid | dull or lacking energy |
| predilection | a preference for something |
| conferred | consulted |
| illicitly | doing something that is not permitted |
| expounding | explaining in great detail |
| judiciously | wisely |
| concessions | acts of acknowledging and accpeting the opposing party's point |
| dispensation | the act of giving something away |
| fractious | cranky or easily annoyed |
| auspicious | favorable or succesful |
| parceled | divided and distributed |
| evasion | the act of avoiding or hiding |
| quelling | pacifying or suppressing |
| gothic | a style of writing that focuses on grotesque and dreary tales |
| benign | kind and gentle; not causing harm |
| tacit | implied or knowing without stating aloud |
| benevolence | kindness, thoughtfulness |
| peril | immediate danger or risk |
| placidly | calmly or quietly |
| magisterial | in a dignified manner |
| edification | intellectual or moral instruction |
