| A | B |
| blight | decay; decline; ruin |
| dilapidation | rot or disrepair |
| immolate | to sacrifice |
| indifferent | unaware; insensitive; cold; unresponsive |
| participation | sharing with others; involvement of self |
| picturesque | charming; suitable for a picture |
| pique | anger or resentment |
| temperament | a person's mental & physical character |
| venerable | worthy of respect and reverence |
| verge | border; limit; margin; edge |