| A | B |
| abortive | (adj) failing to accomplish an intended aim or purpose; partially or imperfectly developed |
| absurd | (adj) contrary to reason; obviously inconsistent with truth or common sense |
| bedlam | (n) a state or scene of uproar and confusion |
| belie | (v) to contradict; to give a false impression |
| cacophony | (n) harsh-sound, discord |
| debilitate | (v) to make weak or feeble |
| callous | (adj) emotionally hardened, unfeeling |
| debutante | (n) young woman who has just made her formal entrance into society |
| edifice | (n) a building; a structure; a large or massive building (church, palace) |
| eclectic | (adj) selective in choosing from a variety of sources |