| A | B |
| denounce | to condemn or expose critically |
| torque | turning or twisting force |
| fathom | to fully understand or penetrate the meaning of |
| docile | easily taught or controlled. Obedient or easy to handle |
| hovel | small miserable dwelling or an open low shed |
| balm | something that soothes, heals or comforts. Oil or ointment. |
| divine | to fortell a prophecy; to infer, to guess or supremely pleasing. |
| alternative | choice between 2 possibilities; a situation presenting choices |
| countenance | a person's face, especially the expression. Tolerate or approve of. |
| badger | to tease, annoy or harass persistently. |