| A | B |
|---|
| bestow: | to give as a gift |
| entice: | to attract artfully or adroitly |
| robust: | having strength or vigorous health |
| trammels: | impeding progress or freedom |
| seductive: | having alluring or tempting qualities |
| ambience: | associated with a particular place |
| gizmo: | gadget |
| regressive: | direct opposite of progressive |
| syntax: | word order |
| proscription: | imposed restraint or restriction |
| cleave: | to adhere firmly |
| superlative: | the utmost degree |
| ecstasy: | state of overwhelming emotion |
| chide: | to voice disapproval |
| verging: | being in transition or change |
| chagrin: | distress of mind due to humiliation |
| incest: | forbidden sexual relationship |
| taboo: | a no-no originally from Tonga |
| appalling: | inspiring horror, dismay or disgust |
| deprivation: | lack of necessities |
| forego: | precede |
| dissuade: | to advise a person against something |
| recalcitrant: | stubbornly disobedient |
| connotation: | something suggested, implication |
| bravado: | pretense of bravery |
| proclivity: | an inclination or predisposition |
| ritual: | acting according to law or custom |
| pagan: | a follower of polytheistic religion |
| abductors: | those who would lead one away |
| counsel: | advice |
