| A | B |
|---|
| pretense | something you say or do to make people believe something that is not true |
| fanfare | music or a show display celebrating someone or something important |
| muted | gentle and soft, not strong or bright |
| secular | nothing to do with religion |
| callous | thick skinned or insensitive |
| reminisce | think back on good things from the past that you miss |
| adulation | feeling of deep admiration or worship |
| laudable | so good it deserves to be prasied or rewarded |
| emulate | try to be like the person because you admire them |
| exemplify | you are an outstanding example of something |
| stoic | does not show any emotion even when bad things happen |
| repress | holding back a feeling or keeping it inside |
| maniacal | acting wild and crazy, like a maniac |
| painstakingly | very slowly and very carefully |
| lilting | pleasantly light and musical |
| refinement | act politely and show good taste |
| pedestrian | so common or ordinary that it is not interesting |
| infuriate | makes you extremely angry, even furious |
| condescending | talking down to someone, making them feel unimportant or stupid |
| contrite | very sorry or ashamed |
