| A | B |
| to remove from an important position or office | depose |
| quality of leadership that inspires devotion | charisma |
| revolt | coup or coup d'etat |
| about to happen | impending |
| position of leadership with no real power | figurehead |
| an empire or area of interest | realm |
| basic features/foundations of countries/organizations | infrastructure |
| to take through force or to misrepresent | wrest |
| government/period of time in power | regime |
| highest point or peak | zenith |
| desireable thing or quality | asset |
| one who assumes risks of a business | entrepreneur |
| merry or good-humored | jovial |
| disadvantage or undesireable thing | liability |
| alter partially | modify |
| appropriate place or position | niche |
| spread rapidly | proliferate |
| well-known or leading | prominent |
| tendency or preference | propensity |
| an undertaking involving risk | venture |