| A | B |
|---|
| Odious | (ADJ) – arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance |
| Ravenous | (ADJ) – very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification |
| Noncombustible | (ADJ) – not easily excited or ignited |
| Tactile | (ADJ) – perceptible by touch: tangible; of, relating to, or being the sense of touch |
| Cadence | (N) – a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language |
| Patronage | (N) – the support or influence of a guardian, protector, or supporter |
| Retaliation | (N) – repayment (as an injury) in kind |
| Intuitively | (ADV) – in a manner that bespeaks prior knowledge or insight |
| Insidious | (ADJ) – awaiting a chance to entrap; harmful but enticing |
| Trifle | (N) – something of little value, substance, or importance |
| Manifested | (V) – made evident or certain by showing or displaying |
| Parried | (V) – warded off a weapon or blow; evaded or turned aside something |
| Chaos | (N) – a state of utter confusion |
| Discourse | (N) – formal and orderly expression of thought on a subject |
| Oracle | (N) – a person through whom a deity is believed to speak |
| Perfunctorily | (ADV) – in a routine or superficial manner; without interest or enthusiasm |
| Tyranny | (N) – oppressive power, often exerted by a government |
| Skepticism | (N) – an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity |
