| A | B |
|---|
| inert | unable to move or to act; sluggish |
| creed | the written body of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group; belief |
| predilection | a predisposition in favor of something; preference |
| rankle | gnaw into; make resentful or angry |
| maraud | to roam or go around in quest to steal, ravage |
| defile | to place under suspicion or cast doubt upon |
| perpetuation | the act of prolonging something |
| repression | the act of holding down or or keeping down |
| abomination | an action that is vicious or vile; an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence |
| snivel | to whine in a tearful manner |
| begrudge | wish ill or allow unwillingly |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge |
| corroborate | support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm |
| formidable | inspiring fear, of discouraging strength, size, difficulty, intimidating |
| partisan | an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity |
| defamation | an abusive attack on a person's character or good name |
| inculcation | teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound, to captive or charm |
| licentious | lacking moral discipline, especially sexually unrestrained |
| blanch | to whiten by removing color, bleach |
