| A | B |
|---|
| irreverant | showing a lack of respect |
| fabricated | something made up or built |
| exorbitant | unreasonably high |
| forte | something you're really good at |
| dignity | having pride in yourself; self-respect |
| defiance | disobedience; not following rules |
| potent | strong |
| intervene | to come in between |
| incompetent | not likely to succeed; not good at something |
| exertion | giving a physical effort |
| stalemate | can't reach an agreement; no possible moves |
| tethered | tied down by something |
| scown | frown |
| dissipate | to dissolve or spread out |
| pariah | an outcast |
| levity | lightness; as in a funny mood |
| festering | under the surface; as in hiding emotions |
| assailant | an attacker |
