| A | B |
|---|
| transfixed | (adv) - made motionless, as if impaled |
| ludicrous | (adj) - so absurd, ridiculous, or exaggerated as to cause or merit laughter |
| irresolutely | (adv) - in an indecisive way |
| enmity | (n) - hostility; hatred |
| vindicated | (v) - cleared from criticism, blame, guilt, or suspicion |
| idiosyncratic | (adj) - particular to the individual; eccentric |
| emissary | (n) - messenger |
| sinecure | (n) - any position providing an income or advantage but requiring little or no work |
| fratricide | (n) - the act of killing one's own brother |
| virtuoso | (n) - a person displaying great technical skill, usually in a fine art |
| opulent | (adj) - luxurious |
| ambiguous | (adj) - having more than one meaning; not clear |
| contretemps | (n) - an awkward mishap |
| discernible | (adj) - clearly understandable |
| aphorisms | (n) - statements expressing wise or clever observations or general truths |
