| A | B |
| boast | to speak too highly of oneself; to brag |
| character | the combination of qualities, mainly moral qualitites, that makes one person different from others |
| complex | having many interrelated parts; complicated; intricate |
| crony | a close companion; a pal or buddy |
| scold | to find fault with; to criticize severely |
| drudge | a person who des tiring, boring work |
| fantasy | a product of the imagination; illusion |
| infrequent | rarely occurring; uncommon; occasional |
| philosophical | relating to wisdom; rational; wise; reflective |
| devious | not direct, open, or frank; evasive |