| A | B |
|---|
| austere | without decoration or luxury; severely simple |
| esoteric | intended for or understood by only a certain group; beyond the understanding of most people |
| facsimile | an exact copy or reproduction |
| grotesque | distorted or strikingly inconsistent in shape, appearance, or manner |
| mesmerize | to hypnotize or fascinate; hold spellbound |
| metamorphosis | a great or complete change; transformation |
| notorious | known widely but unfavorably; having a bad reputation |
| perfunctory | done only as a routine, with little care or interest; |
| provocative | tending to arouse interest or curiosity; serving to stimulate |
| travesty | a crude, exaggerated, or ridiculous representation; mockery |
