| A | B |
|---|
| arrogant | Excessively and unpleasantly convinced of one's own importance. |
| diffident | Hesitant through lack of self-confidence; timid. |
| egocentric | Self-centered; Selfish |
| esteem | Favorable regard; respect |
| gloat | To feel or display triumphant, and often spiteful, satisfaction or delight. |
| humility | The quality of being humble; freedom from false pride. |
| modest | Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own talents, abilities, or accomplishments. |
| pompous | Characterized by an exaggerated show of dignity or self-importance. |
| swagger | To walk or conduct oneself in a conceited or boastful manner. |
| vaunt | To call attention to, often proudly or boastfully. |
| appraisal | An evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or worth of something; a judgment. |
| base | Mean or contemptible; shameful. |
| candid | Without pretense or reserve; straightforward; honest. |
| criterion | A standard , rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based. |
| legitimate | Authentic; genuine; real. |
| mediocre | Of moderate to low quality; ordinary; average. |
| meritorious | Having superior value; deserving praise. |
| subtle | Not immediately obvious; so slight as to be difficult to detect or analyze. |
| truism | A statement of an obvious or self-evident truth. |
| validate | To onfirm or support on a sound basis or authority; verify; substantiate. |
