| A | B |
|---|
| adherent | clinging or sticking fast |
| awry | out of the proper form, direction, or position |
| brittle | fragile |
| commentary | a series of illustrative or explanatory notes on any important work |
| dissipate | to disperse or disappear |
| jargon | confused, unintelligible speech or highly technical speech |
| obelisk | a square shaft with pyramidal to, usually monumental or commemorative |
| parody | to render ludicrous by imitating the language of |
| sentinel | any guard of watch stationed for protection |
| tarnish | to lessen or destroy the luster of in any way |
