| A | B |
| august | awe-inspiring; of majestic dignity |
| diligence | care; earnest effort |
| exhortation | strong urging; call to do right |
| harangue | tirade; long scolding speech |
| laud | to extol; praise highly |
| latent | hidden; present but inactive |
| valedictory | pertaining to farewell or parting |
| repute | public estimation; regard with which one is held |
| lodestar | guiding principle; ideal |
| assimilate | to absorb; digest; incorporate |