| A | B |
| acuity | sharpness |
| delineate | to portray or sketch in accurate detail |
| depraved | brought to a state of evil and corruption |
| emend | to correct; to alter to serve a new purpose |
| enervate | to weaken |
| esoteric | intended for a select few |
| fecund | frutiful in offspring or vegetation |
| fiat | a command or act of will |
| figment | a fabrication of the mind |
| garner | to gather and store away |
| hallow | to set apart as holy or sacred; to honor greatly |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify |
| ignominy | shame and disgrace |
| malediction | a curse |
| mundane | wordly; concerned with what is ordinary |
| nuance | a subtle or slight variation |
| overweening | conceited, presumptuous; excessive |
| penchant | a strong attraction or inclination |
| reputed | according to reputation; having widespread acceptance amd good reputation |
| sophistry | a fallacy; reasoning that seems |
| sumptuous | costly, rich, magnificent |
| ubiqutious | present and existing everywhere |