| A | B |
|---|
| decimate | to destroy or kill a large part of |
| succumb | to give in, give up, yield;die |
| idiosyncrasy | personal peculiarity |
| rankle | to cause bitterness, hatred, resentment |
| fiasco | complete or ridiculous failure |
| protean | readily changing form or character |
| quintessence | most essential part or quality;perfect |
| narcissism | extreme self-love or self-admiration |
| incumbent | holder of an office or position |
| odyssey | a long, adventurous journey |
