| A | B |
| betrothed | engaged to be married |
| blasphemy | act or statement that shows disrespect |
| cadence | rythem marked by regular beat; rising and falling of human voice |
| canon | rule or principle that provides the norm for judgement |
| denouement | the outcome of a series of events; final resolution |
| edict | a statement or comman |
| enamor | to inspire with love; to captivate |
| insensate | lacking sensation; lacking sense; brutal |
| renegade | a person who deserts one thing for another; traitor |
| soliloquy | speech in which characters thoughts are said out loud |
| stricture | a strong criticism |
| triumvirate | group of three, especially ones posessing power |
| usurp | to seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner |
| vestment | an outer garment, especially one indicating a role, rank, or office |
| votary | a person who is devoted to a cause or organization, especially of religious nature |