| A | B |
| Untenable | Not defendable |
| Extol | To praise someone or something with enthusiasm |
| Pithy | Brief and to the point |
| Apocryphal | Not true or of doubtful authenticity |
| Evocative | Bringing back memories of the past |
| Appropriate | To take something that belongs to someone else and utilize for yourself |
| Obstinate | Stubborn |
| Obscure | Known to few people |
| Anarchy | Chaotic situation |
| Nexus | The center of something |
| Encroach | Trespass on something |
| Belie | To give a false impression; to disguise |
| Annihilate | To destroy something |
| Genre | Category of artistic work |
| Verdant | Naive or lacking experience |
| Virtuoso | Talented person or exceptional performer |
| Trepidation | Apprehension or uneasiness |
| Bastion | Strong supporter |
| Certitude | Feeling of conviction; certainty |
| Buttress | Someone or something that supports |