| A | B |
|---|
| Abash | To destroy self-confidence of someone |
| Abdicate | To give up formally |
| Amorous | Strongly moved by love |
| Benign | Of a gentle nature or disposition |
| Belated | Delayed beyond the usual time |
| Strife | Bitter, sometimes violent conflict |
| Effusion | Unrestrained expression of words or feelings |
| Vindictive | Intended to cause anguish; vengeful |
| Progeny | Descendents or children |
| Quandary | A state of doubt |
| Abhor | To detest; to turn away in disgust |
| Abstract | Not easily understood |
| Oust | To take away by right of authority |
| Portend | To give a sign or warning of beforehand |
| Candid | Honest or straightforward |
| Unctuous | Smooth or greasy in appearance |
| Paramount | Superior to all others |
| Mediate | To act as intermediary agent in bringing effective communication |
| Garner | To acquire by effort; to earn |
| Synthesis | Combination of parts to form a whole |
