| A | B |
|---|
| condescension | behavior that implies lowering oneself to the level of someone supposedly less important or intelligent |
| antiquity | ancient history; the state of being very old |
| prattle | silly, childish talk |
| philanthropist | someone who works for charitable causes |
| submissive | giving to the demands or authority of others |
| malignant | likely to cause harm |
| homage | show of reverence or respect |
| reiterate | to say or do something again; even numerous times |
| desist | to cease; stop |
| sedative | tranquilizer |
| enigma | riddle; puzzle |
| lassitude | weariness |
| chagrin | mortification; embarrassment |
| chafe | to make sore by rubbing |
| subordinate | inferior; assistant |
| pallor | paleness |
| sordid | disgusting; dirty |
| alacrity | eagerness; quickness |
| presentiment | premonition |
| pecuniary | financial |
| reminiscences | memories; nostalgia |
| peremptory | no-nonsense; decisive |
| languish | to brood; to get weaker |
| prudence | good sense; caution |
| misconstrue | to misinterpret; misunderstand |
| mutiny | to rebel against; defy; (n) a rebellion |
| impetuous | unthinking; reckless |
| plebeian | working-class |
| impediment | obstacle |
| bigamist | someone married to two people at once |
