| A | B |
| palpable | readily seen or heard and recognized; obvious |
| distraught | in a state of mental conflict and confused |
| transgression | breaking a law or command |
| aptitude | natural capacity; talent |
| chastise | to inflict punishment or suffering to improve behavior |
| petulant | likely to have little fits of bad temper |
| infraction | breaking a law or obligation |
| exasperated | irritated; extremely annoyed |
| retroactive | having an effect on what is past |
| benign | kindly in feeling; benevolent; favorable |
| anguish | severe physical pain; great suffering |
| requisition | requirement; demand |
| deftly | quickly and skillfully |
| admonition | a warning about something |
| sinuous | having many turns or curves |
| assuage | calm or smoothe |
| placidly | quietly or calmly |
| carnage | slaughter of a great number of people |
| lethargy | drowsiness or dullness; lack of energy |
| rueful | sorrowful; unhappy |