| A | B |
|---|
| aftermath | a consequence or result, often a negative one |
| aphorism | a short statement of truth or principle; an adage |
| catharsis | a releasing of the emotions, often through the arts, that brings about spiritual renewal or a relieving of tension |
| cohort | a group that is moving or working together; one who assists another, especially in a dubious or criminal activity; an accomplice |
| culpable | deserving blame or censure |
| diabolical | devilish; wicked or evil |
| enormity | the state or quality of being monstrous or outrageous; the state or quality of being huge, immense |
| gibe | to utter taunting, sarcastic words; a taunting, scornful remark |
| innocuous | harmless; unlikely to offend |
| necessitate | to require; to make necessary |
| odyssey | a long, adventurous journey; an intellectual or spiritual quest |
| partisan | a strong supporter or advocate; an armed fighter opposed to an occupying army |
| posterity | a person's descendants; future generations |
| premeditated | fully planned beforehand; deliberate |
| scurrilous | vulgar; coarsely abrasive |
