| A | B |
|---|
| hierarchy | a group of people in authority; ranked in order of power; a sequential listing |
| peruse | read carefully; study in detail |
| adroit | skillfull in the use of the hands or handling difficult situations |
| depleted | emptied; drainedl used up |
| homage | respect paid to someone/something; tribute; honor |
| platitude | dull, trite statement |
| altruistic | unselfish; caring |
| deplore | to express regret or disapproval; complain; criticize |
| impetuous | making quick decisions and taking sudden actions; hasty; impulsive |
| precocious | mature at a young age |
