| A | B |
|---|
| Stigma | a mark of disgrace or a stain on one's reputation |
| Purge | to get rid of |
| Dubious | doubtful or uncertain |
| Ovation | enthusiastic public praise or applause |
| Skew | distort or change to favor one direction |
| Rank | (adj)-really, really smelly! OR (noun) level of achievement/status like rank in the army or in social circles or (noun) a high position of status |
| Devotee | Someone who is an enthusiastic follower of someone or something |
| Nurture | to help develop physically, emotionally or mentally or a particular skill or talent; to feed and protect |
| Droll | amusing in an odd way |
| Garnish | a finishing touch on food to make the dish look more appealing; decorate |
| Profess | to state out loud; declare |
| Macabre | gruesome and horrifying; ghastly; horrible |
| Aura | a special quality or character OR a subtle atmosphere seen as coming from or surrounding a person, place, or thing |
| Submerge | to cover or overflow with water; immerse |
| Ostentatious | flashy or showy, usually to attract attention |
| Vanity | excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements |
| Till | (verb) to plow OR (noun) a drawer, box, or the like, as in a shop or bank, in which money is kept |
| Skeptical | doubtful of; questioning the truth of something |
| Braggart | a big showoff - someone who brags a lot |
| Pare | to remove by cutting (pare an apple) OR to take away or lessen |
| Aromatic | having a smell or aroma; usually fragrant or sweet-smelling |
| Insignia | a badge of office, rank, membership, or nationality; an emblem |
| Distort | to change the meaning of something OR to twist out of shape OR to be not right (distorted vision) |
| Hierarchic | classified according to different levels or layers |
| Colleague | a person who is member of the same class or job/profession; usually at the same level |
