| A | B |
|---|
| debris | n. scattered remnants; rubble |
| articulate | adj. well-spoken; clear v. to speak clearly |
| crux | n. the main or most important point or feature |
| decry | v. to condemn or disapprove openly |
| eminent | adj. famous; prominent |
| harrass | v. to torment continually; to irritate |
| successor | n. one who inherits, will inherit, or is next-in-line for a position or title |
| milieu | n. an atmosphere or setting |
| opportune | adj. happening at a convenient time; favorable |
| refuse | v. to decline to accept or allow n. discarded items, trash |
| sullen | adj. miserable; gloomy; somber |
| skeptical | adj. doubting; disbelieving |
| trivial | adj. of little importance |
| tinge | v. 1. to tint 2. to affect slightly |
| unkempt | adj. maintained poorly; untidy |
