| A | B |
| abeyance | a state of inactivity |
| buttress | a structure that supports a wall |
| commensurate | corresponding in size degree or amount |
| dilatory | slow to act or respond |
| ecumenical | universal; inclusive |
| facade | the front or face of a building |
| gargoyle | an ugly stone figure on a building |
| moot | to debate or discuss; irrelevant |
| pinnacle | a tall slender pointed top; highest point of achievement |
| requiem | a funeral mass or service |
| sacrosent | Highly sacred or holy, not to be violated |
| sensuous | coming from or acting on senses |
| tenet | a principle or belief held to be true |
| transcend | to go above the limits of; exceed or surpass |
| venue | the scene or locale of any action or event; the place of an alleged crime |