| A | B |
|---|
| abdicate | to renounce or give up power (relinquish) |
| brazen | shameless, disrespectful (brash) |
| decorum | appropiate conduct, correct and proper behavior (etiquette) |
| deference | courteous going along with the opinions of others (respect, honor) |
| drone | to speak in a monotonous tone (to whine, bore) |
| enunciate | to pronounce clearly (to articulate) |
| girth | size or dimensions usually measured around the body (belt) |
| grandiose | impressive, imposing (magnificent) |
| inception | the beginning of something (origin) |
| obtuse | dull of mind (slow, unintelligent) |
| parable | a short story with a moral (tale, fable) |
| rant | to speak in a loud, attacking manner (to rave) |
| savant | a scholar, learned person |
| syllabus | a brief outline of a course of study (program, outline) |
| troupe | company or group of theatrical or artistic performers (cast) |
