| A | B |
|---|
| latitude | freedom |
| perseverence | persistence |
| devastation | destruction |
| commences | starts |
| wreak | inflict |
| autonomous | independent |
| espionage | spying |
| besiege | to harrass; overwhelm; surround; |
| beguiled | (lie to) deceive |
| vulnerable | open to pain; attackable |
| pretext | excuse |
| invincible | inconquerable |
| precarious | dangerous; unstable |
| facsimile | reproduction |
| balmy | mild and pleasant |
| inclement | severe(ment) |
| vigilant | watchful; alert |
| appeased | pacified; calmed |
| archaic | ancient |
| wane | decrease; wither; fade |
| juncture | crossing; crossroad |
| perceive | understand; see |
| subsidized | finance |
| inaccessible | unreachable |
| influx | entry... flowing in |
| edifices | (especially imposed) buildings |
| apex | high point/peak |
| rivulets | streams |
| bourgeois | middle class |
| retainers | servants |
| innovation | new invention |
| canine | dog family |
| defunct | extinct |
| hieroglyphic | waiting in the Egyptian tomb; picture writing |
| tawny | tan |
| ossified | changed into bone |
| obliterated | destroyed |
| meager | few; inadequate |
| ravaging | looting; ravishly destroying |
| coffers | holes in the wall; a chest (to store treasures) |
| conducive | in rest; supportive |
| zenith | peak |
| ensued | followed |
| lapsed | passed |
| steppe | treeless plain (in Russia) |
| erratic | irregular |
| pastoral | farmland; rural poetry |
| faciliated | assistance |
| astute | shrewd |
| aptitude | talent |
| requisite | required; necessity |
| abounded | many; plentiful |
| quantitative | can be measured |
| hors d'oeuvres | appetizers; snackies |
| buffet | large meal;. BUFFET can also be to hit |
| expedient | efficient; easiest way |
| palatable | tasty |
| succulent | flavorful and moist |
| delectable | delicious |
| recur | happen again |
| mettle | courage [ANT: cowardness] |
| mandatory | required [ANT: optional] |
| submission | obedience [ANT: rebellion] |
| insolence | disrespect [ANT: respect] |
| mannerism | behavior |
| meticulously | carefully [ANT: carelessly] |
| inhibitions | restraints |
| concessions | grant |
| sadistic | enjoy cruelty |
| purge | expel |
| protocol | code of conduct |
| annihilate | destroy |
| evade | avoid |
| decimate | destroy completely |
| dispersed | spread out |
| diversion | distraction |
| harass | attack repeatedly |
| clemency | mercy |
| flagrant | outrageous |
| ultimatum | final answer |
| exultant | jubilant |
| biased | partial; swayed; influenced |
| admirably | deserving of praise; worthy |
| inalienable | (right) cannot be taken away. ie. inalienable right |
| timorous | fearful |
| emancipate | free |
| censured | criticized |
| diminutive | small |
| prelude | introduction (used with music) |
| bedlam | place of confusion or noise |
| colloquial | informal |
| destitute | poor; penniless |
| mosques | Muslim churches |
| ornate | decorated |
| consolidated | unified |
| contituents | voters |
| rift | separation |
| amnesty | a general pardon |
| affidavit | signed statement of oath |
| curtailed | shortened |
