| A | B |
|---|
| aristocrat | member of the uper class |
| bolster | strengthen through reinforcement |
| capacity | ability to do or understand something |
| despondent | feeling extreme depression |
| divert | change the direction of something |
| egotist | person with an exaggerated sense of importance |
| pragmatic | based on common sense |
| irrevocably | unable to be changed or reversed |
| glut | excessively abundant supply |
| formidable | causing fear or dread |
| fortify | reinforce, strengthen |
| garish | tastelessly showy |
| extemporize | do or say something without a plan |
| scrupulous | attentive to detail |
| scrutiny | close or thorough examination |
| succumb | submit to superior force |
| untenable | indefensible |
| vicinity | nearby region or area |
| trauma | deeply distressing experience |
| machination | crafty plot for gain |
