| A | B |
|---|
| allay | to lessen or relieve |
| bestial | beastlike, beastly, brutal |
| convivial | festive, sociable, genial |
| coterie | circle of acquaintances |
| counterpart | a person or thing closely resembling another |
| demur | to object or take exception to |
| effrontery | shameless boldness, impudence |
| embellish | to improve by adding details |
| ephemeral | lasting only a short time |
| felicitous | appropriate, well chosen |
| furtive | done slyly or stealthily, sneaky |
| garish | glaring; tastelessly showy |
| illusory | misleading, deceptive; not based on reality |
| indigent | needy, impoverished |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits |
| jettison | to get rid of as unnecessary |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or despises people |
| pertinacious | hard to get rid of, refusing to be put off |
| picayune | of little value or importance, small minded |
| raiment | clothing, garments |
