| A | B |
| overwhelming | something so awesome it overpowers your thoughts or feelings |
| success | attainment of a desired outsome |
| alternative | a choice or option |
| appreciation | gratefulness or thankfulness |
| misfortune | an unhappy situation |
| respect | high regard or admiration |
| alienate | to make unfriendly or cause someone to withdraw |
| niche | a place, group, or job where a person is best fitted |
| despotism | a government where the ruler has unlimited power |
| genius | someone of extraordinary intellect |
| solace | to lend comfort; soothe |
| impress | to dazzle |
| chasten | to punish; discipline |
| fantasies | daydreams |
| virtue | a good quality |
| muff | to bungle or fumble |
| duration | the length of time that something lasts |
| surmount | to overcome; to prevail over |
| perspective | point of view |
| patience | to act of being patient |