| A | B |
|---|
| blandishment | (often plural) that which is intended to coax or persuade, such as flattery; an allurement |
| deprecate | v. to criticize or express disapproval of |
| discomfit | v. to make uneasy by confusing or embarrassing a person |
| meteoric | adj. coming into existence swiftly, suddenly, brightly, like a meteor |
| overbearing | adj. acting in an arrogant, domineering way |
| precocious | adj. showing exceptionally early development of abilities |
| proffer | v. to offer for acceptance or consideration |
| remonstrate | v. to say in protest; to raise an objection |
| rift | n. a split or crack; a break in friendly relations |
| solicitous | adj. showing interest and care; concerned |
| succint | adj. expressed clearly and in few words; concise |
| sylvan | adj. hacing to do with trees or wooded areas |
| trepidation | n. apprehension; dread |
| untoward | adj. not favorable; unlucky |
| virtuoso (n.) | n. a person with great skill in some art, especially music |
| virtuoso (adj.) | adj. done with great skill and dash |
