| A | B |
|---|
| evanescent (adj) | gradually disappearing; fleeting |
| ponderous (adj) | very heavy; bulky; labored and dull or tiresome |
| assuage (v) | to calm or soothe; to satisfy |
| urbane (adj) | courteous; suave; polished |
| officious (adj) | meddling, giving unnecessary or unwanted advice or services |
| superfluous (adj) | beyond what is required or sufficient; extra |
| tawdry (adj) | gaudy and cheap; vulgarly ornamental |
| immutable (adj) | never changing |
| sumptuous (adj) | lavish; costly; extravagantly or luxuriously dressed |
| sectarian (adj) | pertaining to a group within a larger group that is limited by common beliefs or interests; narrow-minded |
| ephemeral (adj) | lasting for only a short time |
| callous (adj) | unfeeling; insensitive |
| venerate (v) | to regard with respect and reverence; to honor |
| didactic (adj) | spread out; wordy |
