| A | B |
| forte | a strong point |
| nihilism | rejection of established beliefs |
| opulence | wealth; riches |
| magnitude | greatness of size |
| animosity | ill will; hostility |
| pseudonym | a pen name used by an author |
| conclave | a secret meeting |
| pulchritude | physical beauty |
| scenario | an outline of a theatrical work |
| temerity | reckless; rashness |
| revelation | the act of making known |
| hiatus | an interruption; a gap |
| unanimity | complete agreement; unanimous |
| rapport | harmony; connection with |
| prelude | a preface; an introduction |
| intermediary | a person who acts as go-between |
| incursion | a sudden attack; raid |
| provocation | a cause of anger |
| maxim | a proverb |
| allegory | a parable |
| discord | disagreement |
| facsimile | an exact copy or likeness |
| emissary | a person sent on a mission |
| aplomb | assurance; poise |
| behest | an order; a command |