| A | B |
|---|
| ex officio | by virtue of holding a certain office |
| infringe | to violate, trespass, go beyond bounds |
| callow | without experience, not fully developed, lacking poise |
| ameliorate | to improve, make better |
| bombastic | pompous, overblown in language, |
| ingratiate | to make oneself acceptable to gain acceptance |
| epitome | summary, condensed account, prime example |
| aplomb | poise, assurance, self-confidence |
| exhort | to urge strongly, advise earnestly |
| drivel | saliva from mouth, speak foolishness |
| inveigh | make a violent attack in words, strong disapproval |
| surmise | to think without conclusive evidence |
| intrinsic | belonging to something by its nature, inherent |
| occult | magical, supernatural, to hide or conceal |
| precipitate | to give form to, characterized by excessive haste, product of an action |
| lassitude | weariness of body or mind |
| millenium | period of joy, prosperity, or peace |
| permeate | to spread through, soak, penetrate |
| stringent | strict, severe, sharp or bitter, rigorous |
| interloper | intruder, one who moves where they are not wanted |
