| A | B |
|---|
| mar | (v.) to spoil, damage, injure; scar; disfigure |
| misdemeanor | (n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct; petty offense |
| mull | (v.) to think about, ponder; consider; reflect on; to grind or mix |
| narrative | (n.) a story; detailed report; tale |
| lax | (adj.) not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense; relaxed |
| pact | (n.) an agreement, treaty; compact; alliance; deal |
| stalemate | (n.) a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible; standoff; (v.) to bring to a standstill |
| vindictive | (adj.) bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge; vengeful |
| wilt | (v.) to become limp and drooping (as a flower); wither; to lose strength and vigor; sag; weaken |
| overture | (n.) an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part; prelude |
