| A | B |
| hearth | the floor of a fireplace |
| narrative | a story; detailed report |
| dialogue | conversation between two or more people |
| overture | an introductory part |
| havoc | very great destruction |
| stalemate | to bring to a standstill |
| pact | an agreement or treaty |
| innumerable | too many to count; beyond reckoning |
| adequate | enough; sufficient |
| emblem | symbol; sign |
| wilt | to become limp and droopy |
| gigantic | huge; giant; immense |
| implore | to beg |
| misdemeanor | less serious crime or offense |
| ajar | partly open |
| mar | to spoil; damage; injure |
| mull | to think about |
| infamous | wicked; shameful; disgraceful |
| vindictive | bearing a grudge; feelings of revenge |
| lax | not strict; careless; lacking discipline |