| A | B |
| abdicate | to give up a high office |
| assume | to take for granted |
| bungle | to do something badly or without skill |
| dominate | to be widespread |
| former | having been at an earlier time |
| guardian | one who protects |
| hoist | something used to lift, as a crane or pulley |
| intercept | to stop or seize something while it is on its way somewhere |
| jubilee | the celebration of an anniversary, especially a fiftieth anniversary |
| kin | related by birth or marriage |
| pardon | to forgive |
| proclaim | to make known publicly |
| provoke | to annoy or make angry |
| reign | to have a very important place or position |
| riot | public disorder or violence |