| A | B |
|---|
| superfluous | more than what is needed; in writing, wordy |
| substantive | essential; real not imagined; substantial |
| pompous | arrogant |
| abate | to lessen or decrease in amount or intensity |
| apt | skilled or suitable for something |
| divest | to strip or deprive |
| abhor | to hate |
| subjugate | to enslave |
| injurious | causing harm or injury |
| precept | rules or laws |
| prudence | the ability to govern oneself with reason |
| urchin | mischievous child who is poorly dressed |
| pious | showing loyal respect for a person or thing; devoted to |
| chattel | possession |
| divest | to deprive of property, authority, or title |
| vindicate | to free; to relieve; to justify; to clear of accusations |
| anaphora | technique that uses repeated phrases close together in a text |
| immensely | to a great degree or amount |
| denounce | declare to be wrong |
| depravity | moral corruption |
| stratagems | strategies; tricks |
| utterance | vocal expression |
| curtail | to reduce; diminish; cut short or cut off |
| abject | completely hopeless |
| biased | having or showing prejudice |
| reputable | having a good reputation |
