| A | B |
|---|
| apoplexy | n. A stroke. Loss of blood flow to part of the brain. |
| calumny | An attack on someone’s character, usually false. Name-calling. |
| diabolical | adj. Evil and cruel in a devilish and cunning way. |
| embolden | v. To make bold, or encourage. |
| euphemism | n. An inoffensive word substituted for one which is offensive. |
| hamlet | n. A community even smaller than a village. |
| hearken | v. To listen. |
| livid | adj. Ashy white, or bruised-looking; also, angry. |
| rebuff | v. To reject or fight off. |
| repugnance | n. Disgust or revulsion. |
| apparition | n. An unexpected vision. A sudden appearance or ghost. |
| contorted | adj. Twisted or wrenched out of shape |
| pious | adj. Very religious |
| nondescript | adj. Not easily described. Not standing out in any way. |
| morass | n. Mire, bog, swamp, and also confusion or entanglement. |
| palisade | n. A defensive fence made of stakes driven into the ground. |
| thunderstruck | adj. Astounded, flabbergasted, or extremely surprised. |
| perplexity | n. Confusion or puzzlement |
| impostor | n. A fake, fraud, or pretender. |
| depose | v. To force someone to leave his position or office. |
