| A | B |
|---|
| tyranny | aggression - usually from a person in power |
| expound | to explain with details of evidence |
| manifest | evident or present/to become evident |
| ensconce | to completely surround or entrench |
| cryptic | unclear or mysterious in meaning |
| obstinate | stubborn refusal or disrespect |
| apathy | an attitude of indifference or uncaring |
| posthumously | occurring after a certain stage |
| ignominious | the sensation of being extremely embarrassed |
| irrepressible | something that cannot be kept down |
| tractable | obedient or well-mannered |
| preeminent | extremely gifted in a specific field |
| grudging | unwilling or relectant |
| faction | a group or subsection of a larger group |
| parasitical | relating to a parasite; freeloading |
| vivacious | full of spirit; life energy |
| benevolent | kind, generous |
| sordid | low down and dirty - as in business dealings |
| eloquence | class and distinction in speech, manners or dress |
| articulate | to speak properly (v); spoken properly(n) |
