| A | B |
|---|
| untenable | that which cannot be defended |
| abdicate | give up, resign, as to abdicate a throne |
| aberration | a departure from what is normal or typical |
| abhor | to dislike intensely, loathe, despise |
| benediction | to say or speak well of, hence a blessing |
| benefactor | one who has given help, especially financial |
| benevolent | an inclination to do good, kindliness |
| benign | good natured, kindly, favorable, not malignant |
| malefactor | an evil doer or criminal |
| malignant | having an evil influence, very harmful |
| malediction | to say bad things, a curse |
| malevolent | wishing evil or harm to others |
| malicious | to cause pain, injury, or distress to another |
| supercilious | thinking you are above others, arrogant, haughty |
| supersede | replace, take the place of |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts mankind |
| miscreant | one who behaves criminally, an evildoer, a malefactor |
| misnomer | wrong name |
| amicable | pleasant; friendly |
| amity | peaceful, friendly relations |
| amiable | friendly, affable |
| gregarious | enjoying the company of groups, affable |
| segregate | separating into different groups |
| prefix: "mis" | wrong, bad |
| prefix: "bene" | good, well |
| prefix: "ab" | away from |
| prefix: "super" | above |
| root: "greg" | group |
| root: "ami" | friend |
