| A | B |
| wane | to gradually get smaller, grow faint, or draw to a close |
| contemplate | to think seriously about something |
| conclude | to bring or come to an end |
| emancipate | to set free, or to let go from slavery |
| hoopla | great excitement |
| frigid | very cold |
| prognosticate | to make a prediction based on data |
| regal | belonging to or fit for a king or queen |
| synthetic | made from chemicals rather than from natural products |
| bleak | cheerless or depressing |
| eligible | having the necessary qualities or meeting the requirements |
| eloquent | speech that is powerful, persuasive, or moving |
| denizen | any inhabitant of a certain place or region |
| prohibit | to forbid by law or other order |
| orate | to make a formal public speech |