| A | B |
|---|
| admonitory | (adj) in a scolding or disapproving manner |
| retrospective | (adj) thoughtful or past events |
| antagonism | (n) active opposition |
| predecessor | (n) previous holder of a position |
| frivolous | (adj) of little importance |
| obscure | (adj)vague; not readily understood |
| concessions | (n) something yielded |
| contrition | (n) repentance |
| reproach | (n) expression of disapproval |
| abstention | (n) the restraint from an action or practice |
| wan | (adj) sickly; pallid |
| abject | (adj) low in spirit or hope |
| commiseration | (n) shared expression of pity or sympathy |
