| A | B |
| rudiments | basics, fundamentals; fundamentals |
| turbulent | unstable; chaotic; violent |
| melancholy | sad; gloomy; depressed |
| palliate | soothe; relieve |
| rectitude | goodness; morality; righteousness |
| tranquil | peaceful, calm, placid, serene |
| protrude | to stick out |
| propensity | preference, natural inclination |
| frivolous | playful; silly; senseless; pointless |
| propel | push; force; motivate |
| formidable | alarming; amazing; impressive |
| oblique | indirectly; misleading; evasive |
| edification | teaching; instruction; learning |
| revere | to honor, to respect; admire |
| infallible | incapable of error; perfect |
| placid | peaceful; calm |
| begrudge | resent; envy |
| ominous | threatening, fateful; warning |
| vivid | bright, distinct, and colorful |
| oblivious | unaware; forgetful |
| succinct | brief; expressed in few words; concise |
| acquiesce | to give in, to comply; agree to; consent |
| elucidate | explain; clarify |
| unobtrusive | not easily noticeable; understated |
| articulate | to speak distinctly; clear; expressive |