| A | B |
|---|
| abjure (v) | to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun |
| acrid (adj) | harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper |
| august (adj) | majestic, inspiring admiration and respect |
| callous (adj) | emotionally hardened, unfeeling |
| clandestine (adj) | secret, concealed; underhanded |
| conflagration (n) | a large destructive fire |
| elated (adj., part.) | in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased |
| compunction (n) | remorse, regret |
| indelible (adj) | not able to be erased or removed; memorable |
| indulgent (adj) | yielding to the wishes or demands of others |
| inveterate (adj) | firmly established, long-standing; habitual |
| irrelevant (adj) | not to the point, not applicable or pertinent |
| nocturnal (adj) | of or occurring in the night |
| platitude (n) | a commonplace, stale, or trite remark |
| quell (v) | to subdue, put down forcibly |
| quiescent (adj) | inactive; at rest |
| ruminate (v) | to mediate, think about a length; to chew the cud |
| tacit (adj) | unspoken, silent; implied, inferred |
| tangible (adj) | capable of being touched; real, concrete |
| trenchant (adj) | incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut |
