| A | B |
|---|
| anachronism | something out of place and time |
| anthropomorphism | scribing human form to inanimate objects (personification) |
| aplomb | self-confidence or self-assurance (i.e. |
| apology | a defense of an idea |
| apposition | when a noun or noun phrase is placed within another |
| archetype | a prefect example or model |
| chiasmus | when the exact same words are inverted in a sentence. |
| gesticulate | to make gestures while speaking |
| hypothetical | existing only as an assumption or speculation |
| lexicon | a book of words and/or definitions |
| panegyric | statement of high praise |
| paradigm | an example or model |
| period | a long, complex, grammatically correct sentence |
| pernicious | causing great harm |
| propitious | a favorable circumstance |
| rational | logical; motivated by reason |
| sardonic | harsh; bitter; caustic |
| stalwart (adherent) | a hard-working, reliable and loyal supporter |
| CHRON | time |
| ANTHROP | man, human |
| MORPH | shape, form |
| A, AN | not, without |
| ARCH | chief, rule, first |
