| A | B |
| foment | to foster trouble, rebellion or strife; to stir up; to incite |
| clandestine | concealed, usually for a forbidden purpose; secret; covert |
| vestige | a slight remnant; a trace of something that no longer exists |
| temerity | reckless boldness; rashness; foolhardiness |
| auspices | approval and support; patronage |
| obese | extremely overweight |
| solicitous | showing concern or worry; anxiously concerned; eager |
| hiatus | a space where something is missing; any break in continuity |
| austerity | severy simplicity; severity of appearance, attitude or manner; harsh self discipline; economy or thrift |
| vindicate | to clear of suspicion or blame; to justify or support |