| A | B |
| Efflorescence | blooming of flowers, state of flowering |
| Enmity | deep seated hatred; state of being an enemy |
| Decorous | Exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct |
| Chorister | A singer or leader of a choir |
| Bastion | a stronghold or fortification |
| Hiatus | a gap or interruption in continuity; break or pause |
| Ebullience | spirited enthusiasm; zestful |
| Recrimination | the act of accusing in return; opposing another charge |
| Tumult | commotion of a great crowd; disorder |
| Tirade | A long angry or violent speech |
| Oppressive | using power unjustly |
| Inscrutable | difficult to understand; mysterious |
| Vicissitudes | a change or variation; unexpected changes in life |
| Declivities | downward slopes, as of a hill |
| Tacit | not spoken; implied by actions or statements |
| Blatant | Totally or offensively obtrusive; very obvious |
| Taboo | excluded or forbidden from use or mention |
| Sinewy | lean and muscular; stringy and tough |
| Malevolently | having an ill will or wishing harm to others; malicious |