| A | B |
|---|
| stultifying (v) | rendering useless or ineffectual; causing to appear stupid or ridiculous |
| temerity (n) | rashness; foolish or reckless boldness |
| colloquial (adj) | conversational; used in informal speech or writing |
| disdain (n) | a feeling of contempt for anything that is regarded as unworthy; scorn |
| acclaim (n) | loud applause; approval |
| fastidious (adj) | hard to please; dainty in taste |
| unequivocal (adj) | plain; very clear in meaning |
| decadence (n) | decay; decline |
| profusion (n) | abundance; a great or generous amount; extravagance |
