| A | B |
|---|
| ex officio | by virtue of holding a certain office |
| infringe | to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds |
| callow | without experience, immature, lacking sophistication and poise |
| ameliorate | to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming |
| bombastic | pompous or overblown in language |
| ingratiate | to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favorable acceptance by others |
| epitome | a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality |
| aplomb | poise, assurance, great self-confidence |
| exhort | to urge strongly, advise earnestly |
| drivel | saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth; foolish, aimless talk or thinking |
| inveigh | to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval |
| surmise | an idea or thought that seems likely but lacks definite proof |
| intrinsic | essentisal, inherent, belonging to someone or something by its very nature |
| occult | supernatural, magical, mysterious; to hide, conceal or eclipse |
| precipitate | characterized by excessive haste |
| lassitude | weariness of body or mind, lack of energy |
| millennium | a period of great joy, prosperity or peace |
| permeate | to spread through, penetrate, soak through |
| stringent | sharp or bitter to the taste, strict, severe |
| interloper | an intruder, one who moves where he or her is not wanted or has no right to be |
