| A | B |
|---|
| abolish | to do away with |
| articulate | to speak clearly |
| contemptible | a strong feeling of dislike and having no respect for someone or something |
| cower | to lower your head or body in fear |
| cryptic | mysterious and difficult to understand |
| faction | a group within a larger group, especially one with slightly different ideas from the main group |
| irrepressible | full of energy and enthusiasm; impossible to stop |
| jubilation | a feeling of great happiness, espcially because of a success |
| obstinate | unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way not to change at all |
| oration | a formal public speech about a serious subject |
| perpetual | continuing forever in the same way |
| quarry | a large artificial hole in the ground where stone, sand, etc. is dug for use as building material |
| retribution | deserved and severe punishment |
| restive | unwilling to be controlled or be patient |
| reverent | showing great respect and admiration |
| shrewd | having or based on a clear understanding and good judgement of a situation, resulting in an advantage |
| solemn | serious and without any humor |
| stupefy | to make someone tired and unable to think clearly |
| vivacious | a lively person with a lot of energy |
| solicitor | a person in England who is trained to prepare cases and give advice on legal subjects and can represent people in lower courts |
