| A | B |
| shun | to keep away from; take pains to avoid |
| resident | one who lives in a place |
| ruthless | having no compassion or pity; cruel; merciless |
| obsolete | out of date; no longer in use or fashion |
| magnate | rich, powerful or successful business person |
| despite | in spite of; notwithstanding |
| conceal | to keep from being seen; to put out of sight; hidden |
| climate | refers to weather conditions; a condition or attitude |
| swelter | oppressed by heat |
| wean | to withdraw from any type of habit |