| A | B |
| succession | coming after another in order or sequence; series |
| impunity | freedom from punishment, penalty, or harm |
| impoverished | poor |
| placid | calm, peaceful |
| inciting | stirring up |
| malice | desire to cause harm. spiteful |
| contrition | feeling of guilt or regret; feel need to show apology |
| retribution | punishment for what was done |
| incessant | constant; continual |
| vexation | a disturbance; something causing distress or irritation |
| exorbitant | much too high in price or amount |
| fanatic | motivated by irrational or excessive enthusiasm |
| ruse | a trick intended to deceive or fool someone |
| remorse | a strong feeling of sorrow and regret about something you have done |
| surmount | oversome as a problem or obstacle |
| prolonged | extended in time |
| protrude | stick out |
| repose | to lie dead or at rest |
| impulse | act without thinking or planning in advance |
| obstinate | stubborn |
| enunciate | to pronounce words clearly and distinctly |
| imprudent | unwise |