| A | B |
|---|
| bewail | To express deep regret or sorrow over |
| destitute | without resources or possessions |
| detract | to take away, especially from the value, beauty, or importance of |
| emancipate | to set free from slavery; to liberate |
| extol | to praise highly |
| flamboyant | excessively showy; unrestrained |
| impetus | a driving force; anything that causes an action |
| insuperable | incapable of being overcome or defeated |
| intermittent | not continuous; happening at intervals |
| maxim | a general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying |
| obligatory | required or demanded |
| plumb | to measure the depth of water |
| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place |
| visage | a face, especially one that expresses feelings |
| wheedle | to coax by using sly persuasion or insincere praise |
| plumb | to understand by examining closely; to solve |
| impetus | increased activity resulting from a driving force |
| destitute | lacing; devoid of |
