| A | B |
| misconstrue pg.177 | misinterpret |
| assassinate pg. 7 | to murder a public figure; kill treacherously |
| slanted | angled or presented from a certain point of view |
| rights pg. 58 | entitled privileges or powers |
| condone pg. 100 | overlook; allow |
| respectful pg. 1 | full of appreciation for the worth or value of something |
| facilitate pg.11 | to make easier; assist in the success of |
| patriotic pg. 102 | devoted to the country |
| bedlam pg. 55 | scene or situation marked by wild up roar and confusion |
| provocative pg. 76 | tending to provoke, especially by arousing anger, interest, or desire |
| allegiance pg. 95 | obligation of loyalty to a government, country, or sovereign |
| arbitrary pg. 96 | not determined by reason or principle; decided at random |
| infractions pg. 63 | act of breaking or violating something, as a law or rule |
| absurd pg. 103 | contrary to reason, common sense, or truth; ridiculous |
| affiliated pg. 127 | joined in close association; united |
| bygones pg. 77 | something gone by or past |
| animosity pg. 159 | open hostility or hatred |
| emphatically pg. 163 | spoken or done with emphasis; strongly expressed |
| vigilant pg.55 | attentively or closely observant; watchful; alert |
| obscure pg. 89 | not clearly expressed; difficult to understand |