| A | B |
|---|
| inadvertent | adj. resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional; accidental |
| nominal | adj. existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously |
| noncommittal | adj. not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no |
| peculate | v. to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use |
| proclivity | n. a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) |
| sangfroid | n. composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances |
| seditious | adj. resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government |
| tenuous | adj. thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported |
| vitriolic | adj. bitter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) |
| wheedle | v. to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end |
