| A | B |
|---|
| abdicate (v) | to give responsibility for |
| anguish (n) | extreme distress of body or mind |
| begrudge (v) | to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone); to be reluctant to give, grant, or allow |
| complacently (adv) | in a self-satisfied manner |
| decorum (n) | good taste in conduct or appearance |
| derogatory (adj) | expressive of low opinion |
| expostulation (n) | an argument |
| hauteur (n) | haughtiness in bearing and attitude; arrogance |
| incense (v) | to cause to be extremely angry |
| invincible (adj) | incapabl of being conquered, defeated, or subdued |
| meticulous (adj) | extremely careful and precise about details |
| parley (n) | a discussion or conference |
| prudent (adj) | showing caution or good judgment |
| subdued (v) | to be brought under control |
| thwart (v) | to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose |
