| A | B |
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| crescendo | 1. music: gradual increase in volume 2. intensification |
| allay | 1. to calm a strong emotion 2. relieve pain |
| pungent | having a strong smell or a powerfully sharp or bitter taste |
| envoy | somebody acting as a diplomat on behalf of a national government |
| foil | . to prevent somebody from succeeding in something;a long thin sword with a small disk on the end, used in fencing |
| magnanimous | very generous, kind, or forgiving, noble-spirited |
| segregation | the separation of one person, group, or thing from others, or the dividing of people or things into separate groups kept apart from each other |
| debase | to reduce somebody in status, significance, or moral worth |
| trenchant | 1. direct, incisive, and deliberately hurtful 2.energetic, effective and relevant in the pursuit or achievement of a goal |
| portent | omen an indication that something, often something unpleasant, is going to happen ;a wonderful or marvelous thing |
| slake | to satisfy a desire for something, especially a drink |
| auspicious | marked by lucky signs or good omens |
| herald | somebody who brings or announces important news |
| encompass | 1. to include a wide or comprehensive range 2. to surround, envelop, or encircle something |
| prodigious | 1. great in amount, size, or extent 2. very impressive or amazing |
| largess | the generous giving of gifts, money, or favors |
| adulterate | to make something less pure by adding inferior or unsuitable elements or substances to it |
| straitened | made very difficult, restricted, or narrow |
| missive | a letter or other written communication, often formal or legal communication |
| preclude | to prevent something from happening or somebody from doing something |
| catholic | 1. including or concerned with all people 2. useful or interesting to a wide range of people |
| stratagem | scheme that is designed to deceive others or achieve a goal; a military tactic or maneuver that is designed to deceive an enemy |
| retrench | to cut out, cut back, or omit something; to stop doing something in order to reorganize or rethink something |
| prodigal | spending parental money wastefully, but returning home to a warm welcome |
| surge | 1. move like waves 2.to increase suddenly |
