| A | B |
|---|
| acquainted | familiar; having personal knowledge of |
| brash | tactless; bold |
| browbeating | intimidating; bullying |
| expunge | strike out; erase |
| lavations | washings; the process of bathing |
| pilgrimage | a journey or long quest for knowledge or religious reasons |
| predicament | an unpleasant situation |
| proceedings | a particular course of action |
| volition | the act of making a conscious decision |
| wrathfully | with great anger, hatred, or ill-will |
| acquit | declare someone innocent |
| contraband | goods that are illegally imported or exported |
| corrupting | causing to be immoral or dishonest |
| detachment | lack of interest or involvement |
| discreet | careful; good at keeping secrets |
| indicted | formally charged with a crime |
| perpetuated | made something last, go on |
| temerity | reckless, offensive boldness |
| vengeance | punishment in return for a wrong |
| verdict | a decision made by a jury |
