| A | B |
|---|
| propriety | proper behavior; respectability |
| dilettante | lover of the fine arts |
| transience | transitory; temporary |
| philanthropy | love of mankind shown by kindness to humanity |
| antagonism | active opposition; hostility |
| niche | a recess in a wall for a statue, vase,etc; nook |
| intrinsic | essential; inherent |
| sate | to satisfy fully |
| abhorrent | causing horror; disgusting; repugnant |
| zealous | earnest; enthusiastic; fervent |
| abomination | a shamefully wicked, disgusting action, thing or custom |
| bohemian | unconventional; free and easy |
| sinecure | position requiring little or no work and usually paying well |
| mackinaw | short coat made of heavy woolen cloth |
| abhor | feel disgust or hate for; detest |
| perfunctory | done merely for the sake of getting rid of the duty; indifferent |
