| A | B |
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| antagonist | n. someone who opposes another; an adversary |
| detriment | n. a disadvantage; a loss |
| drone | v. to make or speak in a continuous, dull noise n. 1. a person who does mental, tedious work 2. a continuous, dull sound |
| drudgery | n. tedious, wearisome work |
| horizontal | adj. parallel to the horizon; level |
| hypocrite | n. a person who does not hold to the beliefs or opinions that he or she professes |
| insubordinate | adj. defiant to authority; disobedient; rebellious |
| mentor | n. a wise, trusted counselor or advisor |
| oration | n. an elaborate, formal speech |
| retract | v. 1. to draw back or in s. to disavow a belief or statement |
| sanctuary | n. 1. a place of refuge or safety 2. a sacred place |
| scamper | v. to run lightly and hurriedly |
| solace | n. comfort amid sorrow or trouble v. to comfort; to console |
| somber | adj. dismal; bleak |
| zenith | n. the highest point; the peak |
