| A | B |
| absolve | declare someone free of blame |
| animated | full of life or excitement |
| coalition | alliance for combined action |
| compile | produce something by info collected |
| detract | reduce or take away value of |
| disconcerting | cause one to feel unsettled |
| divers | several |
| diverse | very different; showing variety |
| engender | cause or give rise to something |
| immersed | immersing someone/something in a liquid |
| mystic | person who believes in spiritual |
| orthodox | person accepting religious beliefs |
| paradox | statement that seems untrue |
| premature | occuring before proper time |
| progeny | descendant of a person, animal or plant |
| propriety | details or rules of behavior |
| protract | prolong |
| ratify | sign or give formal consent to |
| reputable | having a good reputation |
| volatile | easily evaporated at normal temps |