| A | B |
|---|
| crusade | any war carried on under papal sanction |
| downcast | dejected in spirit; depressed |
| drastic | extremely severe or extensive |
| engulf | to swallow up in or as in a gulf; submerge |
| grandeur | the quality or state of being impressive or awesome |
| imbecile | a dunce; blockhead; dolt |
| inoperative | without effect |
| insignificant | unimportant, trifling, or petty |
| novice | a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner |
| quip | a clever or witty remark or comment |
| relent | to soften in feeling, temper, or determination |
| resilient | springing back; rebounding |
| retaliate | to return like for like, esp. evil for evil |
| shenanigans | mischief; prankishness |
| simultaneous | existing, occurring, or operating at the same time |
