| A | B |
|---|
| crusade | a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end |
| subvert | destroy completely |
| ebullient | joyously unrestrained |
| scepter | the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter |
| mollify | cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of |
| impassive | aving or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited |
| trappings | possessions that show that someone is rich, powerful, or important |
| bolster | support and strengthen |
| indolent | disinclined to work or exertion |
| coxcomb | a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments |
| skew | turn or place at an angle |
| incendiary | arousing to action or rebellion |
| deterrent | something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress |
| entice | provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion |
| conciliatory | overcoming animosity or hostility |
| demagogue | an orator who appeals to the passions and prejudices of his audience |
| kindle | call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) |
| intransigent | not capable of being swayed or diverted from a course; unsusceptible to persuasion |
| rampage | violently angry and destructive behavior |
| foment | try to stir up public opinion |
| barren | an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation |
| annals | a chronological account of events in successive years |
| institute | set up or lay the groundwork for |
| mulish | unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack |
| dilettante | an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge |
| crusade | a holy war |
| subvert | cause the downfall of rulers |
| scepter | a ceremonial or emblematic staff |
| mollify | make less rigid or softer |
| impassive | deliberately revealing little emotion in manner |
| trappings | stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse |
| bolster | add padding to |
| indolent | of tumors e.g.; slow to heal or develop and usually painless |
| coxcomb | the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds |
| skew | having an oblique or slanting direction or position |
| incendiary | involving deliberate burning of property |
| deterrent | tending to stop or delay |
| conciliatory | making or willing to make concessions |
| demagogue | a political leader who tries to influence people by making emotional speeches |
| kindle | catch fire |
| rampage | act violently, recklessly, or destructively |
| foment | bathe with warm water or medicated lotions |
| barren | incapable of sustaining life |
| annals | reports of the work of a society or learned body etc |
| institute | advance or set forth in court |
| dilettante | showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish |
| crusade | exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a certain cause or person; be an advocate for |
| subvert | corrupt morally |
| mollify | make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate |
| trappings | accessory wearing apparel |
| bolster | a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows |
| coxcomb | a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red |
| incendiary | a bomb that is designed to start fires; are most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel) |
| barren | providing no shelter or sustenance |
| institute | an association organized to promote art or science or education |
| subvert | destroy property or hinder normal operations |
| incendiary | a criminal who illegally sets fire to property |
| barren | not bearing offspring |
