| A | B |
| barracks | a set of buildings used to house soldiers or prisoners |
| burnish | to polish, smooth, or make more desirable |
| vehemence | intense hatred |
| cholera | an illness that attacks the respiratory system |
| sonorous | having or producing a full, rich sound |
| sanctuary | a sacred place for worship or refuge |
| amphitheater | a round or oval building with rising rows of seats in an open area |
| midden | a trash heap |
| discernible | able to recognize as separate or different |
| valises | small pieces of hand luggage |
| ingrate | a person who is not thankful |
| ointment | a medicated cream |
| dissipate | to break up and disappear |
| mesmerized | to be enthralled; spellbound |
| unwarranted | not justified; unauthorized; uncalled for |
| arbitrary | determined by an impulse or a whim |