| A | B |
| denounce | to condemn;to expose critically |
| torque | a turning or twisting force |
| fathom | to understand fully; to penetrate the meaning of |
| docile | easily taught or controlled; obedient, easy to handle |
| hovel | a small, miserable dwelling; an open, low shed |
| alternative | the choice between two mutually exclusive possibilities; a situation presenting such a choice |
| countenance | a person's face, especially the expression |
| balm | something that soothes, heals, or comforts; an oil or ointment |
| divine | to foretell a prophecy; to infer; to guess |
| badger | to tease, annoy, harass persistently |